The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired veteran quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, sources confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This move addresses the Eagles' quarterback room vacancy created when Sam Howell departed for the Dallas Cowboys in free agency. Dalton, 38, will join starter Jalen Hurts and backup Tanner McKee, who was a 2023 sixth-round pick and saw limited action last season with 274 yards and one touchdown in one start.

The trade saves the Panthers $2.1 million in salary cap space this year and $4 million in cash, aligning with GM Dan Morgan's stated goal of developing young quarterbacks behind Bryce Young. Dalton's career stats include 39,793 passing yards and 254 touchdowns over 15 seasons, though his recent performance with Carolina was underwhelming (1-6 record, seven sacks in a 40-9 loss to Buffalo).