The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly cut veteran quarterback Andy Dalton just days before their upcoming London game. Yeah, you read that right. Though NFL insider Mike Garafolo quickly dropped a report that this might not be the end of Dalton in Philly. Apparently, the team needed that roster spot big time due to a boatload of injuries. The word is he could still make a comeback on the practice squad because, as a vet, he isn’t subject to the waiver wire. So, the door isn’t completely slammed shut, but what a roller coaster.
That One Pass That Ended It (For Now)
Let’s be real, trading for Dalton in the first place felt a little questionable. It also sounds like the Eagles totally mishandled their backup QB competition all summer and through what they called “training camp.” Dalton and Tanner McKee were splitting reps, and the team actually rolled with Dalton as their QB2 for a solid three weeks. Then, boom. Jalen Hurts was getting evaluated for a concussion against the Bears, Dalton stepped in, threw one single pass as an Eagle, and it was an interception. Talk about a tough break. That was it. Probably a nice guy to have in the meeting room with all his experience, sure, but after that play, the Eagles turned right back to McKee for their Week 4 game against the Rams.
What’s Next for Philly’s QB Room?
Needing that roster spot for injury help meant the Eagles had to seriously look at keeping four quarterbacks, which is a lot. Now, they’re moving forward with Tanner McKee and rookie Cole Payton as the backups behind Jalen Hurts. This move frees up a crucial spot for immediate needs, but it also signals a clear direction for their QB depth chart. They’ve still got other moves to make to fill out their 53-man roster, so this situation might still be fluid. It’ll be interesting to see if Dalton actually finds his way back onto that practice squad or if his one-pass cameo is truly all we’ll remember.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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