Andy Dalton signs 2-year deal with Panthers

The Red Rifles are heading for their fourth team in four years as quarterback Andy Dalton signs a two-year, $10 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, multiple reports reported Tuesday.

Dalton will start 29 games with the Dallas Cowboys (2020), Chicago Bears (2021) and New Orleans Saints (2022) after his nine-year stint as a Cincinnati Bengals starter ends in 2019 or later. I participated.

Dalton, 35, is more likely to be a mentor and insurance plan than a starter in Carolina. The Panthers are expected to trade up to the Bears on Friday for the No. 1 overall pick and select a future franchise quarterback.

In 14 starts for the Saints last season, Dalton completed 66.7% of his passes for 2,871 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

The three-time Pro Bowler threw for 38,150 yards, 244 touchdowns, and 144 picks in 166 games (162 starts) in 12 NFL campaigns.

ESPN reported that Dalton’s contract includes a full $8 million guarantee.

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