Eagles Release Veteran Quarterback Weeks After His Costly Mistake - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

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Claim 1 of 4Not checkedThe Philadelphia Eagles are releasing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, according to a report from NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 4Not checkedThis doesn’t close the door on Andy Dalton’s tenure with the Eagles, and he could still return, even via a practice-squad spot, because the team has a lot of injuries and needed his roster spot.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 4Not checkedDalton’s lone appearance for the Eagles came when Jalen Hurts was being evaluated in the blue medical tent for a concussion, and Dalton threw a costly end-zone interception on 3rd-and-goal from the two-yard line.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 4Not checkedThe Eagles lost to the Chicago Bears 27-7 after Dalton’s interception, and McKee moved into the No. 2 quarterback role afterward.View evidenceHide evidence

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