The Philadelphia Eagles have released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, with Tanner McKee and Cole Payton now set to back up Jalen Hurts. Dalton had initially secured the Eagles' backup quarterback position, but Tanner McKee was elevated to the No. 2 role last week.
Dalton appeared in one game for the Eagles, throwing a costly interception in the end zone during a Week 3 loss to the Chicago Bears. This occurred when Hurts was temporarily sidelined for a concussion evaluation.
The team's roster has experienced significant upheaval this week. On Tuesday, right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement. Following this, the Eagles traded two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and a future draft pick to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.
Dalton, 38, was acquired by the Eagles from the Carolina Panthers in March. In three preseason games for Philadelphia, he completed 18 of 35 passes for 168 yards and one touchdown, with no interceptions.
Dalton could potentially rejoin the Eagles' 53-man roster or their practice squad, according to reports. The team's need for roster flexibility stems from multiple injuries.
Philadelphia is preparing to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. The Eagles will be without several key offensive players due to injury. Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith have both been ruled out with hamstring injuries, and Tank Bigsby is sidelined with a core muscle issue.