Carolina Panthers trade QB Andy Dalton to Eagles for 2027 draft pick

The Philadelphia Eagles are trading for a veteran quarterback to back up Jalen Hurts.

The Eagles are acquiring Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers, according to multiple reports. The Panthers will send the Eagles a 2027 seventh-round pick to complete the deal.

Dalton, 38, was originally a second-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft. He quickly emerged as a starter in Cincinnati, compiling a 70-61-2 record across nine seasons and leading the Bengals to four consecutive playoff berths to open his career.

Since leaving the Bengals following the 2019 season, Dalton has bounced around to four different teams. He had one-year stops with the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints before finding a longer-term home with the Panthers.

Across three seasons in Carolina, Dalton started seven games. He completed 64.7% of his passes for 1,643 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions but posted just a 1-6 record.

Dalton will provide the Eagles an experienced backup, but he is not expected to overtake Tanner McKee – who is "firmly locked into" Philadelphia's No. 2 quarterback job, per NFL Media's Mike Garafolo – on the depth chart. Dalton will simply replace third-string quarterback Sam Howell, who signed with the Dallas Cowboys in free agency.

Here's what to know about the Eagles trading for Dalton.

Andy Dalton trade details

Eagles get:

• QB Andy Dalton

Panthers get:

• 2027 seventh-round pick

Andy Dalton stats

Dalton has started 169 games during his NFL career, most of which came with the Bengals from 2011-19. Below is a look at his stats across his 15 seasons to date.

• Record: 83-82-1
• Completion %: 62.6
• Passing yards: 39,793
• Passing TDs: 254
• INTs: 151
• Yards per attempt: 7
• Passer rating: 87.5
• Carries: 487
• Rushing yards: 1,509
• Rushing TDs: 22

Dalton made three Pro Bowls, all with the Bengals, and presently ranks 26th all-time in passing yards.

Andy Dalton contract details

Dalton is entering the final season of a two-year extension he signed with the Panthers ahead of 2025 free agency. Below are the terms of the deal:

• Term: 2 years
• Total contract value: $8 million
• Average annual value (AAV): $4 million
• Guaranteed money: $5.9 million

The Eagles will owe Dalton $4 million in cash for the 2026 NFL season, stemming from his $3.9 million base salary and the $100,000 workout bonus in his contract.

Eagles QB depth chart

Dalton will serve as the Eagles' third-string quarterback, per Garafolo. Below is a look at the pecking order within their quarterback room:

1. Jalen Hurts
2. Tanner McKee
3. Andy Dalton

Panthers QB depth chart

The Panthers are now just two-deep at the quarterback position after trading Dalton. Below is a look at their current quarterback room:

1. Bryce Young
2. Kenny Pickett

The Panthers signed Pickett to a one-year, $7 million deal in free agency to back up Young. Carolina is the fifth different team for which Pickett has played since being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Panthers will likely add a third quarterback to their roster at some point during the offseason. It isn't clear whether they will pursue a free-agent option or spend one of their seven draft picks on a developmental replacement for Dalton.

(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)