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The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping to upgrade their quarterback room this offseason behind star Jalen Hurts. With the quarterback market in free agency stalled, the Eagles pivoted to a reliable veteran on the trade block.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Eagles are trading for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers. A seventh-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft is headed back to Carolina.
Dalton had an intriguing market as a trade asset, with the Jets somewhat interested in acquiring the TCU product as a backup to Geno Smith. The 38-year old has plenty of valuable experience after starting for nine seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals to start his career. He also has sprinkled starts in the years since leaving the Bengals, spending time with the Cowboys, Bears, Saints and Panthers.
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Dalton should be a steady force in the Eagles' QB room alongside Tanner McKee, who was a fan-favorite as a backup that many fans pushed for to start over Hurts, but his struggles last season have since silenced those vocal fans.
Dalton has been mentoring Panthers quarterback Bryce Young since he entered the league, and he could help Hurts as well, even though he already has a Super Bowl ring.
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By acquiring Dalton, it could signal that the Eagles are ready to listen to offers for McKee. Hurts has dealt with bumps and bruises in recent seasons, so finding a reliable passer behind him was a priority this offseason.
Across three seasons in Carolina, Dalton completed 64.7% of his passes for 1,643 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. However, the talent around him wasn't always great, and he posted a 1-6 record.
Philadelphia is ready to contend for more Super Bowls, and Dalton could come in handy as a stopgap if Hurts has to miss time.
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