Eagles to Release Andy Dalton, per Report
Philadelphia frees a roster spot ahead of its London game, with Tanner McKee now firmly the backup QB.
The Eagles are releasing quarterback Andy Dalton, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, as reported by ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports). The move is part of a roster shake-up week for Philadelphia — Lane Johnson retired, the Eagles traded Cam Jurgens to the Ravens, and a wave of injuries has forced the team to clear space ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.
Andy Dalton
Dalton's fantasy value was already zero, and this news doesn't change that — it just makes it official. He appeared in just one game as an Eagle (Week 3), threw a single pass, and was intercepted in the end zone. The source story notes he was traded to Philadelphia from the Panthers in March, and Tanner McKee had already bumped him to third-string last weekend.
In dynasty leagues, Dalton isn't a relevant asset at any level. Drop him without hesitation if he's somehow still on a roster.
The real fantasy angle here is McKee's elevated role as the clear No. 2 behind Philadelphia's starter. Rookie Cole Payton is also on the 53-man roster, per the source story, but McKee is now the unquestioned backup. If the Eagles' starter misses time, McKee is your first call off the waiver wire — the Eagles' offense can carry a backup QB's fantasy ceiling in the right matchup. Keep an eye on the injury report given the source story's mention of "a slew of injuries" across the roster this week.
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