Eagles release backup quarterback Andy Dalton after costly interception
The Philadelphia Eagles released 38-year-old quarterback Andy Dalton, weeks after his goal-line interception in a loss to the Bears. Tanner McKee and Cole Payton remain behind Jalen Hurts.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton on 9 October, leaving Tanner McKee and Cole Payton as the backups to starter Jalen Hurts. IJRRC “The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, leaving Tanner McKee and Cole Payton as backups to Jalen Hurts.” Read at IJR ↗ NewsweekN “This move leaves Tanner McKee and Cole Payton as the two quarterback options behind starting signal caller Jalen Hurts.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Newsweek attributed the move to a report from NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo. NewsweekN “The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, according to a report from NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Dalton, 38, made his only appearance for the Eagles a couple of weeks earlier, entering for a few plays near the goal line while Hurts was being evaluated for a concussion in the medical tent. NewsweekN “With Hurts in the blue medical tent being evaluated for a concussion, the 38-year-old QB stepped in for a few plays near the goal line.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Mixed · 2On 3rd-and-goal from the two-yard line he threw an end-zone interception, and the Eagles lost to the Chicago Bears 27-7. NewsweekN “On 3rd-and-goal from the two-yard line, Dalton threw a costly end-zone interception. The Eagles would go on to lose to the Chicago Bears with a 27-7 final score.” Read at Newsweek ↗ IJRRC “Dalton had lost the No. 2 role after throwing a red-zone interception while filling in against Chicago.” Read at IJR ↗ Centre · 1McKee took over as the No. 2 quarterback after the interception, while Payton joined the team in the offseason as a fifth-round draft pick. NewsweekN “McKee took over as the Eagles' No. 2 quarterback following Dalton's mistake.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Garafolo reported that the release does not necessarily end Dalton's time with the club: the team has many injuries and needed his roster spot, and he could return, possibly on the practice squad, according to a source. NewsweekN “This doesn’t close the door on Andy Dalton’s tenure with the #Eagles. They have a lot of injuries and needed his spot. Could still return, even via a practice-squad spot, a source informed says,” Read at Newsweek ↗
Centre · 1The 2-2 Eagles play the Jacksonville Jaguars in an international Week 5 game in London on Sunday. NewsweekN “The 2-2 Eagles will look to get their season back on track in an international Week 5 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday.” Read at Newsweek ↗
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Left0 outlets
No left outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Report on the release that ties it to Dalton's interception and adds the 'could return' context from Garafolo.
- Emphasis
- Game details of the interception, the 27-7 loss, injuries and a possible return via the practice squad.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not say why the Eagles chose Dalton to go rather than others beyond the source's roster-spot explanation.
- Charged language
- “costly mistake”
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“Eagles Release Veteran Quarterback Weeks After His Costly Mistake” — Newsweek
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Brief item stating the release and linking it to the loss of the No. 2 role after the interception.
- Emphasis
- Depth chart consequences.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Leaves out the possible return, the injuries and the score.
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“Dalton had lost the No. 2 role after throwing a red-zone interception while filling in against Chicago.” — IJR
What every side reports
- The Eagles released Andy Dalton.
- McKee and Payton are the backups to Jalen Hurts.
- Dalton lost the No. 2 role after a red-zone interception against Chicago.
Philadelphia Eagles organisation
No Eagles statement is quoted; a source told Garafolo the team needed the roster spot because of injuries.
“They have a lot of injuries and needed his spot.” — Newsweek
Andy Dalton person
No comment from Dalton is quoted; he may return, even on the practice squad, per a source.
“Could still return, even via a practice-squad spot, a source informed says,” — Newsweek
Left0 articles
No coverage yet.
Centre1 article
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Eagles Release Veteran Quarterback Weeks After His Costly Mistake
Neutral Detailed account linking release to the interception but noting Dalton could return.
Right1 article
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IJRRC ·
Eagles Release Backup Quarterback Andy Dalton
Neutral Short summary of the release and depth chart.
- 9 Oct 19:29 First IJRRC Eagles Release Backup Quarterback Andy Dalton
- 9 Oct 20:20 +51m NewsweekN Eagles Release Veteran Quarterback Weeks After His Costly Mistake
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