Philadelphia Eagles Release Pro Bowl Quarterback In Shocking Roster Shakeup As Disastrous Season Continues

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Andy Dalton in a trade on March 24, 2026, rather than signing him as a free agent. The team sent a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the Carolina Panthers to bring the veteran quarterback to Philadelphia.

Unfortunately, he would not last a full year with the team.

He initially won the job as Jalen Hurts’ primary backup entering the 2026 season. However, his brief tenure with the franchise concluded abruptly when the Eagles officially released him today, October 9, 2026.

NFL insider Mike Garafolo broke the news on Friday afternoon that the front office chose to cut him loose. Management decided to move on from the 38-year-old signal-caller to open up a valuable active roster spot.

Consequently, the team will elevate developmental prospects Tanner McKee and Cole Payton behind starting quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Where Does Andy Dalton Go From Here?

Following his release today, Andy Dalton officially enters the NFL waiver wire as an unrestricted free agent. Because he is a vested fifteen-year league veteran, he does not have to clear standard rolling waivers.

Consequently, he is immediately eligible to sign a new contract with any quarterback-needy franchise in the league. He leaves Philadelphia after compiling a highly disappointing and incredibly brief statistical footprint on the active playing field.

Specifically, he appeared in just one singular regular-season matchup during his short stint with the organization. He entered the Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears while Jalen Hurts underwent a medical evaluation. On his lone pass attempt with the franchise, he threw a costly red-zone interception in scoring position.