Andy Dalton turned down an Eagles reunion. Here’s where he’s going instead

SportsAndy Dalton turned down the Eagles. Now we know where the veteran quarterback is goingAndy Dalton has a new NFL home after his brief stop with the Philadelphia Eagles. The veteran quarterback is joining the Atlanta Falcons as Atlanta releases Cooper Rush. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)AP Photo/George Walker IVAndy Dalton has found a new NFL home, and his decision adds another twist to a busy stretch for the veteran quarterback. The Atlanta Falcons are signing Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Dalton joins an Atlanta quarterback room that includes Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa and rookie Jack Strand, ESPN said. The move is especially interesting because Dalton recently had another option. The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly offered Dalton a chance to return after releasing him earlier this month. Dalton instead decided to go elsewhere, and that destination turned out to be Atlanta. NJ.com previously reported that the Eagles released Dalton on Oct. 9. The team later considered bringing the veteran back as Philadelphia dealt with its quarterback situation. Instead, Dalton will continue his career in the NFC South. There is plenty of experience coming to Atlanta. ESPN reports Dalton has played 16 NFL seasons and has thrown for 39,793 yards, 254 touchdowns and 152 interceptions. He spent most of his early career with Cincinnati.Rush, meanwhile, had only joined Atlanta this summer. Chris Pugh covers trending news and national breaking stories, focusing on the moments, conversations, and cultural flashpoints shaping the national news cycle. Chris worked as a digital reporter for...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by AL.com staff.