Andy Dalton Lands with Another NFC Team After Eagles Release
Andy Dalton will back up Michael Penix Jr. for the rest of the season after the Falcons released Cooper Rush, ESPN reported.
- The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton on Monday, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting the move coincided with releasing Cooper Rush.
- Persistent quarterback injury concerns plagued the Atlanta Falcons throughout the 2026 season, forcing the team to utilize four different signal-callers and seek veteran depth.
- Dalton brings 16 seasons of NFL experience with 84 wins as a starter and a 62.6% completion percentage, having played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, and Carolina Panthers.
- Rush, who served as insurance during training camp, appeared in two games for the Falcons, completing 22 of 39 passes for 229 yards while Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa were sidelined.
- Atlanta hosts the San Francisco 49ers for a Week 7 game where Dalton could debut, bolstering the roster for the remainder of the 2026 season.
16 Articles
16 Articles
Andy Dalton turned down an Eagles reunion. Here’s where he’s going instead
Andy Dalton has found a new NFL home, and his decision adds another twist to a busy stretch for the veteran quarterback. The Atlanta Falcons are signing Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Dalton joins an Atlanta quarterback room that includes Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa and rookie Jack Strand, ESPN said.
Andy Dalton lands with another NFC team after Eagles release
Andy Dalton didn’t stay unemployed for long. After getting released by the Philadelphia Eagles, the veteran quarterback has found his way to another NFC team, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Veteran free-agent QB Andy Dalton is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, per sources,” Schefter shared via a post on X on Monday. Dalton had …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
