Eagles Add Vet QB Dalton, Depth to Room

0:00For the NFL, it's March 18th, and here's what's going on. The Philadelphia Eagles have picked up veteran quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers. The trade happened on Wednesday and sends a 20-27 seventh-ground draft pick to Carolina. At 38 years old, Dalton is heading into his 16th NFL season with his sixth different team. Dalton was a second-round draft pick by the Cincinnati Bengals back in 2011. He spent the first nine years of his career there as their starter. From there, he bounced around with short stints at the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints. Over his long career, Dalton has played in 179 games. He's strong for nearly 40,000 yards, 254 touchdowns, and 151 interceptions. Those numbers show he's a reliable pro with plenty of experience under his belt. Meanwhile, Dalton joined the Panthers in 2023. He spent the last three years there mostly backing up Bryce Young and appeared in 13 games.

1:01Now, he's ready to add depth to the Eagles quarterback room. This move gives Philadelphia some solid backup options as they gear up for the season. Dalton's veteran presence could come in handy if needed. Keep an eye on how he fits into their plans. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com. Made in AI.