The Philadelphia Eagles have been looking for ways to improve their roster, and have seemingly done so on the margins. With the team still searching for a Super Bowl, they have added some veteran depth to one of the most vital positions. Let’s take a closer look at the trade that happened and what it means going forward.
The Philadelphia Eagles trade for Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers
Oct 20, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks on from the field during the second half against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images, Philadelphia Eagles
Oct 20, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks on from the field during the second half against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
The Philadelphia Eagles have added a veteran backup quarterback to their roster as they have traded with the Carolina Panthers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The trade sees the Eagles sending a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton is a veteran quarterback who is one of the better backup quarterbacks in the league. Last season, he would complete 25 of 37 (67.6%) of his passes for 293 yards with a passing touchdown and an interception.
The Philadelphia Eagles already had Tanner McKee as the backup, so this could be a sign of another deal to come or a battle for the backup spot behind Jalen Hurts. Dalton is in the final year of his two-year, $8 million contract that he signed last offseason with the Panthers. For the Panthers, they are going to get a draft pick towards the end of the 2027 NFL Draft that they can use to draft a player or simply use it as a tradable asset. With this trade, the Panthers are getting off this money and now hold eight picks in the 2027 NFL Draft.
It will be intriguing to see how this trade looks as the 2026 season gets closer as it could be a positive for both the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers.