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Eagles releasing Andy Dalton as injuries cause roster mayhem

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McCarron, G. (2026, October 9). Eagles releasing Andy Dalton as injuries cause roster mayhem. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/sports/eagles-releasing-andy-dalton-as-injuries-cause-roster-mayhem/

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The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton due to roster management issues caused by player injuries. Dalton had initially won the backup job but was demoted last week when Tanner McKee was promoted as Jalen Hurts' second option. With several key players injured, including Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith, the team is restructuring its roster; right tackle Lane Johnson has retired, and they traded Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens.

Written by AI on 2026-10-09, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Eagles are releasing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, as reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Dalton, 38, initially won the Eagles’ backup job but was recently demoted when rookie Tanner McKee was named the primary backup to starter Jalen Hurts. In his only appearance for Philadelphia during a Week 3 loss against the Bears, Dalton threw an interception that contributed to the team's defeat. The team’s roster has been in flux this week, with right tackle Lane Johnson announcing his retirement and the trade of two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens to the Ravens for future draft picks. Dalton could still return to the Eagles’ 53-man roster or their practice squad due to ongoing injuries affecting the team's depth.

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Grace McCarron

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The team is releasing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Friday. asserted

Garafolo → release → Dalton

Tanner McKee and Cole Payton will back up Jalen Hurts going forward. asserted

McKee → back → Hurts

Dalton initially won the Eagles’ backup job, but McKee was promoted over Dalton as the Eagles’ No. 2 under center last week. asserted

McKee → win → center

Dalton made one appearance for Philadelphia, throwing a costly interception in the end zone in a 27-7 Week 3 loss to the Bears when Hurts left the game to be evaluated for a concussion. asserted

Hurts → make → concussion

The following week, McKee was named the backup in Week 4 against the Rams. asserted

McKee → name → Rams

Dalton, 38, could find his way back to the Eagles’ 53-man roster or their practice squad, per Garafolo. uncertain

Dalton → find → Garafolo

The Eagles needed Dalton’s roster spot with the team dealing with several injuries. asserted

team → need → injuries

The Eagles’ roster has seen a lot of turnover this week. asserted

roster → see → turnover

Right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement Tuesday and the team traded two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and a future pick to the Ravens for a 2027 fifth-rounder and a 2028 second-rounder. asserted

team → announce → rounder

In three preseason games for the Eagles, Dalton went 18-for-35 for 168 yards and one touchdown without an interception. asserted

Dalton → go → interception

Dalton, 38, was traded to the Eagles from the Panthers in March. asserted

Dalton → trade → March

The Eagles will face the AFC South-leading Jaguars in London on Sunday without several key weapons on offense. asserted

Eagles → face → offense

Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith have each been ruled out with hamstring injuries, and Tank Bigsby has been ruled out with a core muscle issue. asserted

Bigsby → rule → issue

Eagles releasing Andy Dalton as injuries cause roster mayhem

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