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Panthers quarterback Bryce Young seemed to be finding his rhythm before his injury two weeks ago. Andy Dalton filled in last week and was extremely underwhelming after a thumb injury.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 1

Dave Canales reveals Panthers QB Andy Dalton's role for Week 9 vs. Packers

The Carolina Panthers may be on a collision course with a buzz-saw in tomorrow's road matchup with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. As usual, the Packers are one of the top contenders in the NFC this season - and even moreso than usual.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 31

Andy Dalton didn't do Carolina Panthers any favors hiding his thumb injury

If you have made it all the way to the NFL, odds are you have gritted through a painful injury or two. That's the nature of football players, who will generally do everything they can to stay on the field - including playing through concussions.

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Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 30

Panthers QB Andy Dalton broke right thumb, kept playing last week

Quarterback Andy Dalton added essential context to his performance filling in for injured starter Bryce Young last week. Dalton said he knew he hurt the thumb on his throwing hand during the second series of the 40-9 home loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, but the 15-year veteran didn't know the extent of the injury.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 30

Andy Dalton injury update makes Dave Canales look even worse

The Carolina Panthers had all but lost at halftime last week, and Andy Dalton was in the midst of a truly terrible game. He probably should've been benched then for Hendon Hooker, but Dave Canales opted to leave him in the contest, later saying he wanted Dalton to have the chance to bounce back and play better.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Panthers add journeyman backup amid Andy Dalton, Bryce Young injuries

The Carolina Panthers are 4-4 as they attempt to overcome the Green Bay Packers this Sunday at Lambeau Field. Despite Bryce Young possibly returning to play, the Cats signed a journeyman quarterback to deal with the ailments of Young and Andy Dalton.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 29

Andy Dalton’s stock takes major hit after abysmal Panthers start

He was a second-round draft choice by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2011. Former Texas Tech signal-caller Andy Dalton (celebrating a birthday today) was a solid performer for a franchise that reached the playoffs in each of his first five seasons.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 28

Insider hopes Bryce Young returns soon after Andy Dalton's meltdown

We are nearing the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season, and have already seen our share of quarterback changes around the league. Some of those are due to injury, others because of ineffectiveness.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 27

Carolina Panthers earn failing grade for lopsided loss to Buffalo Bills

John Breech of CBS Sports handed out grades for every team’s performance in Week 8. There was likely not a lot to think about when it came to the Carolina Panthers, who saw their three-game winning streak snapped in a big way on Sunday via a 40-9 home loss to a Buffalo Bills’ team that had dropped its previous two contests.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Bills' rising star doesn't hold back with his thoughts about the upcoming Kansas City Chiefs matchup

The Buffalo Bills dominated the Carolina Panthers in Week 8 to the tune of a 40-9 victory. After some consecutive losses and the bye week, the team needed a statement win, and that's exactly what they got.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 27

Dave Canales had ridiculous answer to why he kept Andy Dalton in game

It only took a couple of drives for it to become abundantly clear that Andy Dalton was not up to the task of leading the Carolina Panthers yesterday. Dalton put in the worst game we've seen from a Panthers quarterback since Bryce Young utterly bombed the first two starts of the 2024 season.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Panthers' season-long issue could already set the offense up for disaster in Week 9, regardless of who's playing quarterback

Sunday was an abysmal day at the office for the Carolina Panthers after getting absolutely pounded by the Buffalo Bills with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton starting in place of an injured Bryce Young.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 27

Panthers PFF grades: Tetairoa McMillan & Derrick Brown on top, Andy Dalton flops

It was a disgusting affair on Sunday for the Carolina Panthers. 40-9 doesn't even quite describe how bad the game really was. What could have gone wrong did, and it's probably best to flush this one and move on.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 26

Unforgiving Bills' defense rattles former folk hero in Week 8 win

The Buffalo Bills needed a big-time bounce-back on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers after consecutive losses, especially on defense, and boy, did they ever get one.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Panthers’ Bryce Young ‘plan’ after Andy Dalton fails miserably vs. Bills

The Carolina Panthers were without Bryce Young in Week 8, giving Andy Dalton the spot start against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran struggled against a stingy defense, putting the Panthers in semi-panic mode with their quarterback situation unknown.

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Andy Dalton cost the Panthers points with an inexcusable mistake

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton made a rookie mistake during Sunday’s game that caused his team to leave valuable points on the board at halftime.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

The Red Rifle’s Revival: How Andy Dalton Could Shock the Bills

Andy Dalton has been in this position before: A veteran backup thrust into the spotlight against a heavyweight opponent, calm in chaos, quietly confident that he can still command a game.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 24

Andy Dalton slated to start for Panthers with Bryce Young ailing

Carolina Panthers veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will start Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills whether or not Bryce Young is active, ESPN reported Friday.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Panthers Starting QB Andy Dalton In Week 8

A Panthers spokesperson clarified that veteran QB Andy Dalton will start Week 8’s game against the Bills regardless of QB Bryce Young‘s official injury designation, per Joseph Person. Young is currently considered doubtful for Sunday’s game with an ankle injury. Dalton, 37, is a former second-round pick of the Bengals back in 2011.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Did Panthers' Dalton want to return to Bengals after Burrow injury?

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 3

Andy Dalton diagnoses reason for Panthers' lack of explosive passing plays

The Carolina Panthers didn't do much well offensively last season. They were at least able to run the ball efficiently and generate occasional explosive passing plays.

Carolina Panthers News / Total Apex Sports / August 16

Andy Dalton Suffers Monumental Elbow Injury

It has been a rough few years for Andy Dalton as a Carolina Panther. While he has started a few games for the franchise, he has had a string of bad luck.

Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / August 8

Panthers QB Andy Dalton trips, sacks himself in NFL preseason game vs. Browns

Andy Dalton‘s age showed itself in the Carolina Panthers’ preseason showdown against the Cleveland Browns on Friday. In the third quarter, Dalton pump-faked a screen pass to his left, only to fall to the ground after attempting to turn and look down field.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 8

Former Bengals Star Andy Dalton Shows Off Accuracy for Savannah Bananas

Former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton showed off his accuracy on Saturday when the Savannah Bananas visted Carolina. Dalton, 38, is Bryce Young's backup with the Panthers.

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19

Andy Dalton gets new two-year contract

Andy Dalton is getting a new two-year contract to return to the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers announced on Tuesday that Dalton has re-signed with the team.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / February 18

QB Andy Dalton back with Panthers on 2-year deal

Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, a pending unrestricted free agent, agreed to a new two-year deal with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday. Dalton, 37, figures

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 18

Panthers make major decision on Andy Dalton

The Panthers went 1-4 with Dalton under center before a car crash sidelined him.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 18

Panthers Signing QB Andy Dalton To Two-Year, $8M Extension

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Panthers are signing QB Andy Dalton to a two-year, $8 million extension with the team. Schefter adds the deal has $6 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $10 million.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 12, 2025

Andy Dalton Hopes To Be Back With Panthers Next Season

Panthers veteran QB Andy Dalton is set to enter this offseason as an impending free agent. He’s hoping to be back in Carolina in 2025 and has had “great conversations” with people around the organization. “I’ve loved it here,” Dalton said, via Alex Zeitlow of the Charlotte Observer.