The Philadelphia Eagles have traded for quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers, sending a seventh-round pick in exchange. The 38-year-old veteran joins his sixth NFL team to bolster depth behind starter Jalen Hurts. The move comes as the Panthers signed Kenny Pickett as their new backup.
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick, according to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones and ESPN's Adam Schefter. Dalton, 38, spent the last three seasons with Carolina, primarily backing up Bryce Young but starting five games in 2024. In his only start of 2025, against the Bills in Week 8, he completed 16 of 24 passes for 175 yards, with no touchdowns, one interception, and seven sacks in a 40-9 loss. Earlier in his career, Dalton played nine seasons with the Bengals, followed by stints with the Cowboys in 2020, Bears in 2021, and Saints in 2022 before joining Carolina. This marks his sixth NFL team. Jalen Hurts remains the Eagles' entrenched starter, with Tanner McKee currently as primary backup. The addition of Dalton provides experienced depth, especially under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who is implementing more traditional passing concepts. McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick, showed promise in limited 2024 action (30-for-45, 323 yards, four TDs, no INTs) and 2025 preseason, though his Week 18 start that year was a loss. For Carolina, the trade follows their offseason signing of Kenny Pickett as backup quarterback, positioning him behind Bryce Young. Pickett recently expressed ambitions for a career revival similar to Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones. The Eagles have maintained three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster in recent seasons.
