Eagles Trade for Dalton, Boost QB Depth

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The Carolina Panthers are trading veteran quarterback Andy Dalton to the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to ESPN Insider Adam Schaefter, the deal sends Dalton over in exchange for

a 2027th round draft pick.

It is pending a physical exam.

Dalton, now 38 years old, heads into his 16th NFL season.

He spent the first nine years with the Cincinnati Bengals before stints with the Dallas Cowboys,

Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, and three seasons.

In Carolina, as a backup.

This move bolsters the Eagles quarterback room with experience.

Dalton figures to be third on the death chart behind the starters, unless backup Tanner

McKee gets moved in another deal.

Teams like Philadelphia always value grizzled pros like Dalton for injury situations.

These veterans often come on minimum contracts, providing steady leadership without big costs.

The trade highlights how squad stockpile, reliable options late in camp, ready for any twist

the head.

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