Andy Dalton, the veteran quarterback the Eagles released just last week, is currently sitting on offers from multiple teams, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. And get this: with their starter Jalen Hurts now dealing with a blood clot, Philadelphia could seriously use Dalton back right about now. He’s been mulling these offers for a few days, and it’s still anyone’s guess where he’ll end up. This is a massive headache for the Eagles, who had hoped to potentially bring him back onto their practice squad.
Philly’s QB Room Looks Wildly Different
You gotta wonder what the Eagles were thinking, letting Dalton go only to have their starting QB go down. Right now, Tanner McKee is the only backup on the 53-man roster behind Jalen Hurts. They also have rookie Cole Payton on the roster. But here’s the kicker: the team doesn’t have a single quarterback on its practice squad. Talk about a thin depth chart, especially when your starter has a legitimate medical issue keeping him off the field. This situation went from “maybe we’ll get him back” to “uh oh, he might be gone for good” in record time.
Dalton’s Last Eagles Snap Was… Not Great
It’s not like Dalton was tearing it up when he was in Philly. He only threw one pass all season when Jalen Hurts had to exit during their September 28 loss to Chicago. And, yeah, that pass was intercepted. So, while he wasn’t exactly lighting the world on fire, he *was* a veteran presence. Now, with Hurts sidelined by a blood clot, that single veteran arm could look pretty darn appealing, especially compared to their current options.
The stakes are high for the Eagles. They’re clearly in a bind for veteran QB depth, and Dalton’s got choices. What’s next for Philly? They need to figure out their quarterback situation fast if they want to keep their season from veering off track. We’ll be watching closely to see where Dalton lands, and whether the Eagles regret letting him consider offers from literally anyone else.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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