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Eagles release Andy Dalton
Eagles trade QB Andy Dalton for a seventh-round pick after preseason struggles.
In brief
Eagles trade QB Andy Dalton for a seventh-round pick after preseason struggles. Philadelphia Eagles released QB Andy Dalton after he threw an interception in a critical game situation. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Eagles release Andy Dalton
Philadelphia Eagles are releasing QB Andy Dalton per NFL Network report.
Dalton traded for seventh-round pick
Eagles traded a seventh-round pick for Dalton in March.
Co-QB2 setup during summer
Eagles had Dalton and Tanner McKee as co-QB2s throughout summer training camp.
Preseason performance issues
Neither quarterback played well in preseason games, with Dalton chosen as QB2 over McKee.
Critical game situation
Dalton entered game after Jalen Hurts' concussion, with Eagles at 1st and goal from 1.
Dalton's interception
Dalton threw an interception on 3rd down after Saquon Barkley's 14-yard run.
Game result
Eagles completed 12 plays for 95 yards with no points.
Dalton demoted to QB3
Dalton was demoted to QB3, with McKee promoted to QB2.
What it means
Philadelphia Eagles released QB Andy Dalton after he threw an interception in a critical game situation.
