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The Eagles have acquired quarterback Andy Dalton from the Panthers, shoring up their depth behind starter Jalen Hurts, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. Philadelphia is sending a seventh-round pick to Carolina in exchange.
Dalton, 38, spent the last three seasons in Carolina, mostly backing up Bryce Young but also taking over as the starter for a five-game stretch in 2024. After spending the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Bengals, he spent 2020 with the Cowboys, 2021 with the Bears and 2022 with the Saints before landing with the Panthers. He made one start in 2025, completing 16 of 24 passes for 175 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while taking seven sacks in a 40-9 loss to the Bills in Week 8.
Hurts remains firmly entrenched as Philadelphia's starter, and Tanner McKee is still on the roster as his primary backup. Adding Dalton could be important as the Eagles adjust to new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, 33, who will be calling plays for the first time in his career. Mannion figures to bring more traditional passing concepts to the City of Brotherly Love. Dalton, who has experience in a variety of schemes, could be a key connecting point.
The Panthers, meanwhile, signed Kenny Pickett as their backup quarterback this offseason, making Dalton expendable.
