Andy Dalton

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		179	39,792	254	151	87.5
2025		4	293	1	1	89.1
2024		6	989	7	6	82.0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Andy Dalton's two-year, $8M deal with Philadelphia earns a C CVI — a fair market contract that reflects his current standing as a rotational quarterback. At $4M per year, the Eagles are paying appropriate backup money for a veteran who profiles as exactly that: a reliable reserve capable of spot starts without moving the needle significantly in either direction. The 36-year-old's career trajectory has him settled into this backup role after years as a middling starter, and while his arm strength has diminished, his experience and pocket presence still carry value in a league where competent quarterback depth is scarce. The contract structure limits downside risk with reasonable guaranteed money ($5.9M) spread across two seasons, giving Philadelphia flexibility while ensuring Dalton has incentive to compete for the No. 2 spot behind Jalen Hurts. This signing represents solid roster construction — not flashy, but the kind of prudent depth move that keeps seasons from derailing when injuries inevitably hit the quarterback room.

Performance Analysis

Andy Dalton grades at a D+ for the Eagles, serving as a veteran backup quarterback behind one of the best starters in the game. Dalton brings years of experience and the ability to manage an offense without catastrophic mistakes, which is about all you can ask from a clipboard-holder. His arm strength has diminished with age, and his mobility was never elite to begin with. The Eagles keep him around for his locker-room presence and ability to step in without the team completely falling apart. Dalton is the definition of a competent backup — he will not win you games, but he might not lose them either.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk, high-experience bridge acquisition that costs Philadelphia almost nothing. Five headlines confirm the deal, with reporters noting the minimal price of a 2027 seventh-round pick. The key signal is clear: a seventh-round pick for a veteran starter is essentially a throwaway cost. Fans debate whether Dalton is a capable bridge starter or just an aging placeholder behind a younger QB. Dalton likely serves as a short-term stabilizer while Philadelphia develops or pursues a longer-term franchise solution.