{
  "id": 4171099,
  "title": "\"Zero Chance\": Eagles Legend Rips Andy Dalton's Role as Jalen Hurts' Backup After Preseason Loss to Bengals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/zero-chance-eagles-legend-rips-andy-daltons-role-as-jalen-hurts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/zero-chance-eagles-legend-rips-104000976.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni remains cautious about the competition for the starting quarterback position, stating that both Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee need continued opportunities to prove themselves. Dalton's preseason performance, particularly his struggles against the Ravens and Patriots, has raised doubts about his role as the backup behind Jalen Hurts. Dalton, who joined the Eagles this offseason from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, has completed only six of 16 passes for 64 yards in two preseason games. However, McKee, who has three seasons of experience in Philadelphia, also had a disappointing preseason, struggling to replicate his season-opening performance. Sirianni has praised Dalton's experience, but Eagles legend and former linebacker Seth Joyner believes it's \"zero chance\" that the team would start the 2025 season with Dalton as the backup. He argues that the team is \"not even running on fumes,\" citing Dalton's poor preseason performances. The Eagles' decision on their quarterback situation is still uncertain as they approach roster cuts.",
  "summary": "The Philadelphia Eagles head into the regular season with one of the most important roster questions still unanswered. Who backs up Jalen Hurts? Former Eagles linebacker and Eagles Hall of Famer Seth Joyner has heard enough.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}