Veteran Pro Bowl Quarterback Identified as Preseason Cut Candidate

Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, a Pro Bowl selection nine times with the Cincinnati Bengals, is being eyed as a potential preseason cut candidate by the Philadelphia Eagles. Dalton is competing with backup quarterback Tanner McKee for the team's second-string position, according to NFL.com's Kevin Patra. Despite Dalton's impressive career, including 204 career touchdowns, the Eagles may not receive much in return for him in a trade, according to Patra.

General manager Howie Roseman is reportedly exploring all options. Dalton, who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints, joined the Carolina Panthers in 2023 amid controversy when they benchd Bryce Young. Dalton responded by having a strong preseason performance, throwing 319 passing yards and three touchdowns in a Week 3 win.

However, his recent performance has been questioned, with Dalton completing only three of 10 passes for 44 yards in Philadelphia's second preseason game. If Dalton is cut, he could attract interest as a serviceable backup, though he is still 203 yards away from joining the NFL's elite group of quarterbacks with 40,000 career passing yards.