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Tagged: Andy Dalton (90 Results)

Sep
22

Panthers QB Young expected to miss Sunday’s game vs. Seahawks

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback BRYCE YOUNG is not expected to play on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after suffering an ankle injury during Monday night’s loss to the New Orleans Saints.More Panthers head coach Frank Reich said on Wednesday that he was unsure when the top overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft was injured during Monday’s game. With Young out of action, veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON is set to start in his place. This will be Dalton’s first regular season start for the Panthers after signing with the team this past offseason. Less

Source: NFL.com

Mailbag: September 21, 2023

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Christian Watson's hamstring. Selling high on Raheem Mostert. And the Red Rifle headed back to the starting lineup. more »

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Sep
21

Panthers QB Young dealing with bum ankle

The Carolina Panthers had a walk-through practice on Wednesday due to the short week following their Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints. While the practice report was based onMore projected participation, fantasy owners should note that rookie quarterback BRYCE YOUNG was listed as “did not participate” due to an ankle injury. Young’s status in the days ahead will be worth monitoring. The Panthers have veteran backup ANDY DALTON in reserve and added quarterback JAKE LUTON to the practice squad on Wednesday. Less

Source: Team Website

Jul
3

Panthers QB Dalton still thinks he’s a starter

Veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON signed with the Carolina Panthers just days after they acquired the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With the team expected to select its quarterbackMore of the future, Dalton knew he would likely be mentoring a rookie franchise quarterback. Dalton will indeed backup rookie quarterback BRYCE YOUNG to start the season, but he said recently that he still views himself as a starter in the league and he expects to play until that is no longer the case. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jun
9

Panthers QB Young takes first team snaps

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback BRYCE YOUNG took the first snaps at quarterback during practice earlier this week, which was a shift from veteran ANDY DALTON being the first man up atMore previous practices. Head coach Frank Reich said that he and GM Scott Fitterer “earmarked” this week as the time to bump Young up in the rotation. With Young being the first overall pick in April’s NFL Draft, it’s likely that he will stay atop the Panthers depth chart heading into the season opener. Less

Source: NBC Sports

May
15

Panthers rookie QB Young in “complete command” at minicamp

Carolina Panthers quarterback BRYCE YOUNG got off to a great start at the team’s three-day rookie camp, with head coach Frank Reich saying that “he did everything right”. While he wasMore facing mostly undrafted and tryout players, Young showed the footwork, decision-making and processing that made his size a nonfactor the past two seasons at Alabama. The goal is to have Young ready to be the starter when the Panthers open the season against the Atlanta Falcons. For now, he’s listed as the backup to veteran ANDY DALTON with no timetable for being elevated to the top spot. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Mar
16

Panthers add former Eagles RB Sanders

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles running back MILES SANDERS on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Sanders has been with the Eagles for the past 4 years after heMore was a second round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Panthers have had a busy week, trading for the top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and adding tight end HAYDEN HURST and backup quarterback ANDY DALTON. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
17

New Orleans to stick with Dalton as starting quarterback

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said on Wednesday that the team is sticking with veteran signal-caller ANDY DALTON as the starting quarterback. Allen had previously hinted that Dalton’s jobMore might not be safe after the offense struggled in consecutive games against Baltimore and Pittsburgh. If Dalton eventually gets the hook, the Saints will likely return to former starter JAMEIS WINSTON. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Oct
27

Saints QB Dalton to keep starting gig

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said on Wednesday that veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON will remain the starter even though fellow signal caller JAMEIS WINSTON is back healthy. Since DaltonMore took over the starting gig, the Saints have been one of the NFL’s more potent offenses, averaging 31 points per game and 417 yards per game over the last four games. Allen added that as long as the Saints continue to play well offensively and move the ball, “Andy will stay in there”. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Oct
20

Saints QB a game-time decision for TNF

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said on Wednesday that the team’s starting quarterback for tonight’s game against the Arizona Cardinals will be a game-time decision. The Saints had aMore much lighter load of practice this week due to the quick Sunday-to-Thursday turnaround, but veteran ANDY DALTON had a full practice on Wednesday while fellow quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON has been limited all week. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Meanwhile, wide receivers JARVIS LANDRY and MICHAEL THOMAS have been ruled out for the third game in a row. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Oct
6

Saints QB Winston, WR Thomas still hobbled by injuries

New Orleans Saints quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON continues to deal with back and hip issues, while wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS is dealing with what has been reported as a foot/toe injury. NeitherMore player practiced on Wednesday leading up to the Saints Week #5 game against the Seattle Seahawks. If Winston can’t play against the Seahawks, veteran backup ANDY DALTON will start at quarterback again. Meanwhile, rookie wideout CHRIS OLAVE could again benefit from adding playing time if Thomas remains out or limited. Less

Source: Team Blog

Around the NFL: Andy Dalton

It’s looking like the Saints will be starting Andy Dalton in London. Jameis Winston hasn’t practiced all week and is doubtful on their injury report.   more »

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Sep
30

Saints QB Winston, WR Thomas miss Thursday practice

New Orleans quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON and wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS both missed a second consecutive day of practice on Thursday as the team prepares for Sunday’s game in London against theMore Minnesota Vikings. Veteran backup ANDY DALTON was quarterbacking the first-string offense at Thursday’s practice, with TAYSOM HILL taking some snaps at quarterback as well. It’s unclear whether Winston or Thomas will play on Sunday against the Vikings. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Apr
5

Saints sign veteran QB Dalton

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with veteran unrestricted free agent quarterback ANDY DALTON. Dalton, 34, played in eight games with six starts last season for the Chicago BearsMore until the team eventually turned to rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS. The Saints re-signed JAMEIS WINSTON to be the starter earlier this offseason, but he is coming off an ACL tear and may not be ready for the start of the season. Dalton is fully expected to be the backup quarterback in New Orleans when Winston is healthy. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Sputtering Saints

The Saints have signed Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton to new contracts, but I don’t think they’ve solved anything in regards to the quarterback position.   more »

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