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Eagles release Andy Dalton as backup quarterback for Jalen Hurts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:42 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Eagles release Andy Dalton as backup quarterback for Jalen Hurts

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles released quarterback Andy Dalton after he joined the team for the 2026 season. Dalton had been serving as a backup to Jalen Hurts but was let go amid a surplus of quarterbacks on the roster. Tanner McKee is now set to be Hurts' primary backup, with Cole Payton as the third option. Dalton's previous NFL journey included notable stints with the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints, where he had a significant role in the 2022 season, starting 14 games and throwing for 2,871 yards. Dalton's release raises questions about his future in the league as he approaches his 39th birthday later this month.

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By the Numbers

•Andy Dalton released by Philadelphia Eagles on October 9, 2026
•Tanner McKee will be Hurts' main backup quarterback
•Dalton had a previous tenure with the New Orleans Saints
•Eagles had surplus of quarterbacks leading to Dalton's release
•Dalton turns 39 on October 29, 2026

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What they're saying

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In a successful and well-traveled NFL career, Andy Dalton had a stop with the New Orleans Saints. It wasn’t the most memorable or the longest, but it was substantial time on the field for “The Red Rifle” with the Saints. It came to mind again on Friday, when the Philadelphia Eagles surprisingly released Dalton after […] The post Ex-Saints QB Suddenly Released by Eagles appeared first on HEAVY.
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