Andy Dalton could become one of the Eagles' biggest surprise cuts
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Recognizable veteran + strong preseason finale + younger QB competition + surprise-cut projection + objective initial-53 deadline
Andy Dalton could become one of the Eagles' biggest surprise cuts. The veteran quarterback made a strong final case Friday night against Cincinnati, completing 12 of 19 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. Tanner McKee finished 12 of 22 for 55 yards with an interception. Despite Dalton's stronger finale, the latest Eagles 53-man projection has Philadelphia keeping Jalen Hurts, McKee and rookie Cole Payton while leaving Dalton off the roster. Dalton has 180 career NFL starts, but the Eagles may ultimately choose to go younger behind Hurts.
Source: Philadelphia Eagles · Aug 29, 2026 · Read original →
Corroborating: Philadelphia's official box score shows Dalton went 12-of-19 for 104 yards and a touchdown, while current Eagles roster projections still leave him off the initial 53 in favor of younger quarterback options.
Corroborating: Philadelphia's official box score shows Dalton went 12-of-19 for 104 yards and a touchdown, while current Eagles roster projections still leave him off the initial 53 in favor of younger quarterback options.
👇 Will Andy Dalton be on the Eagles' initial 53-man roster?
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