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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Andy Dalton
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Andy Dalton.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Andy Dalton
NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026
Dalton has been much better than he was in the spring, looking like a veteran backup who knows what he's doing in this offense and meeting realistic expectations. He is ahead of McKee so far, though there's still time for that to change as they perform in practice and preseason games.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Dalton took the first 11-on-11 series with the second-team offense and has outplayed Tanner McKee in camp so far; he hit a crossing Johnny Wilson in stride for a chunk gain and also connected with a crossing Cam Latu in stride, though he did overthrow Danny Gray in the end zone to the right side.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Dalton, 38, is competing with Tanner McKee to back up Jalen Hurts in his first training camp with the Eagles. Unlike his previous backup roles, Dalton doesn't know when it's his turn to take reps with the second-string offense, creating an unpredictable split that mirrors game-day situations for backup quarterbacks.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Dalton found Grant Calcaterra on a play-action pass where the defense bit on the run to the left side, leaving the tight end open on the right for an easy completion. He also connected with Darius Cooper for a one-handed toe-tapping touchdown snag.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Andy Dalton was first up as the Eagles' QB2 in 11-on-11 and looked sharper than Tanner McKee on Monday. The 38-year-old veteran quarterback ripped the ball over the middle to Johnny Wilson for multiple first downs. During his red zone sequence, Dalton threw a touchdown pass to a wide open Will Shipley in the flat before finding Hollywood Brown on an out route for a successful two-point conversion. Dalton has the edge over McKee early in camp.NegativeProjectionAug 2, 2026
Andy Dalton is one of 13 players currently on the Eagles roster who have made at least one Pro Bowl.PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026
In the backup quarterback battle, Dalton has had the edge over Tanner McKee thus far in camp, with more fruitful completions.NegativeDepth ChartAug 1, 2026
Dalton was up first with the second-team offense on Day 3 of training camp, though Tanner McKee also got a ton of reps with the twos, indicating a rotation at the backup quarterback position.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Was the first QB2 up in 7-on-7 drills but didn't do anything remarkable. In the backup quarterback battle, Dalton wasn't bad but the competition is described as a 'mid-off' early on.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Andy Dalton frequently rotated with Tanner McKee in the QB2 competition and made some positive completions to a leaping Johnny Wilson and Hollywood Brown in stride on a quick slant.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Dalton, who turns 39 in October, seemed to be QB2 in spring practices based on rep distribution but just didn't look very good; the source struggles to see how Dalton belongs on the roster meritoriously.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Dalton, who turns 39 in October, seemed to be QB2 in spring practices based on rep distribution but just didn't look very good; the source struggles to see how Dalton meritoriously belongs on this roster.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Dalton split reps with Tanner McKee during the spring, but it is unlikely the Eagles would demote McKee from the backup job while he remains on the roster. Dalton could be cut this summer as the Eagles may prefer to keep fifth-round rookie Cole Payton on the roster to avoid exposing him to waivers.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Dalton split reps with Tanner McKee during the spring, but it is unlikely the Eagles would demote McKee from the backup job while he remains on the roster; the Eagles could keep fifth-round rookie Cole Payton on the roster over Dalton to not expose him to waivers, suggesting Dalton is at risk of being cut.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Dalton split reps with Tanner McKee during the spring, but it is unlikely the Eagles would demote McKee from the backup job while he remains on the roster. Dalton could be cut this summer as the Eagles may keep fifth-round rookie Cole Payton on the roster over him to avoid exposing Payton to waivers.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Veteran backup quarterback acquired via trade; split QB2 reps in the spring with Tanner McKee. Eagles may move either Dalton or McKee before the start of the season to avoid keeping four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Veteran backup quarterback acquired via trade; split QB2 reps with Tanner McKee in spring; Eagles may move him before season start to avoid keeping four quarterbacks on 53-man roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Veteran backup quarterback acquired via trade; split QB2 reps with Tanner McKee in spring. Eagles may move either McKee or Dalton before season start to avoid keeping four quarterbacks on 53-man roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Veteran acquired via trade to compete for QB2 role; split QB2 reps with Tanner McKee in the spring; Eagles may move either Dalton or McKee before the start of the season to avoid keeping four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
The 38-year-old Dalton was acquired by the Eagles via a seventh-round pick this offseason to compete for the QB2 job. He was outplayed by Tanner McKee during spring practices, raising questions about the team's decision to have McKee compete for a backup spot he has already earned.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
The Eagles traded for the 38-year-old veteran QB despite already having solid backup Tanner McKee and using a fifth-round pick on QB Cole Payton from North Dakota State; the Eagles might be prepared to carry four quarterbacks into the season, which is probably not ideal, and Dalton's play this summer will factor into whether he makes the roster.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
The Eagles traded for the 38-year-old veteran despite already having solid backup Tanner McKee and using a fifth-round pick on QB Cole Payton from North Dakota State; the Eagles might carry four quarterbacks into the season, which is probably not ideal, and Dalton's play this summer will factor into whether he makes the roster.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
The Eagles traded for the 38-year-old Dalton this offseason despite already having backup QB Tanner McKee, and then used a fifth-round pick on QB Cole Payton from North Dakota State; the Eagles might carry four quarterbacks into the season, which is probably not ideal, and Dalton's training camp performance will be a key factor in determining his roster fate.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
The Eagles traded for the 38-year-old veteran QB despite already having solid backup Tanner McKee and used a fifth-round pick on QB Cole Payton from North Dakota State; the Eagles might carry four quarterbacks into the season, which is probably not ideal, and Dalton's play this summer will factor into whether he makes the roster.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Andy Dalton is the second-stringer in a crowded Eagles quarterback room competing for the backup job.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Quarterback Andy Dalton joins the Eagles as a second-stringer in a suddenly crowded quarterback room alongside incumbent Jalen Hurts and rookie Cole Payton.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
QB Andy Dalton joins the Eagles as a second-stringer in a suddenly crowded quarterback room alongside rookie Cole Payton and starter Jalen Hurts.NegativeRoleNo date
Dalton, 38 in his 16th season, was acquired by the Eagles in a trade with the Panthers for just a 2027 seventh-round pick in March 2026. He has started 169 games in his career and brings the type of veteran experience and trustworthiness that teams value in a backup quarterback. Dalton spent the last three seasons as a backup in Carolina before the trade.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
38-year-old veteran acquired via trade this offseason; Eagles still have Tanner McKee on roster; Dalton's training camp performance could determine whether one of the two quarterbacks is traded away before the season.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
38-year-old acquired via trade this offseason despite Eagles retaining Tanner McKee. His summer performance could determine whether one of the two QBs is traded before the season.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
38-year-old veteran acquired via trade this offseason; Eagles still have Tanner McKee on roster; Dalton's training camp performance could determine whether one of the two quarterbacks is traded before the season.