Falcons sign veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, who is inactive as emergency QB3
The gist
The Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Andy Dalton after releasing Cooper Rush in October.
Dalton, 22nd all-time in completions, now sits third on Atlanta's depth chart.
How it unfolded
- Mar 19, 2026The Philadelphia Eagles acquire quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round pick, pending a physical.
- Mar 24, 2026The Eagles officially announce the trade with the Panthers.
- Oct 19, 2026The Atlanta Falcons release quarterback Cooper Rush and sign Dalton.
Key terms
- QB3
- An offensive football position whose player usually lines up behind the line and leads the offense, often throwing passes.
- depth chart
- A player ranked third on a team's depth chart, behind the starter and backup at that position.
- pending a physical
- A medical checkup in which a practitioner examines a patient for signs or symptoms of a condition.
Source: Wikipedia