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Philadelphia Eagles Release Pro Bowl Quarterback Andy Dalton
WHY IT MATTERS
The Eagles' decision to release Dalton highlights the team's need for a reliable backup quarterback, particularly with Jalen Hurts' injury status uncertain.
What happened
The Philadelphia Eagles have released Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton after just one pass in a loss to the Chicago Bears. Dalton entered the game in the second quarter and threw an interception on a third-and-goal attempt. The Eagles were down 7-0 at the time and faced a crucial situation.
Dalton's brief stint with the team ended with his release on Friday, before the team departed for London. He was replaced by Tanner McKee as the backup quarterback.
Dalton had played for the Eagles for a short time, marking the sixth team he has played for in his NFL career. He has a long history of starting games, having started 169 of his 180 games, and has compiled an 84-83-2 record.
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Eagles release Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton after just one disastrous pass in loss
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
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