Andy Dalton has played for six NFL teams over a 14-year career, according to his official career statistics.
Early Career with the Cincinnati Bengals
In his rookie season, he started all 16 games, throwing for 3,398 yards with 20 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. This performance helped lead the Bengals to a playoff berth, where he played in one game, throwing for 257 yards with three interceptions in a loss.
Over the next few seasons, Dalton’s production grew. In 2012, he threw for 3,669 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions in 16 games. He also led the Bengals to the playoffs that year, though his performance in the playoff matchup was less effective, throwing for 127 yards with one interception in a loss. The 2013 season was arguably Dalton’s peak with Cincinnati, as he passed for 4,293 yards with 33 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. He started a playoff game that year as well, throwing for 334 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.
Dalton continued his solid play with the Bengals through 2014, throwing for 3,398 yards with 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions in the regular season. He added another appearance in the playoffs that year, throwing for 155 yards in a single game.
Later Seasons with Cincinnati and a Change of Scenery
The latter part of Dalton’s tenure with the Bengals saw fluctuations in his performance. In 2015, he started 13 games, throwing for 3,250 yards with 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The following year, in 2016, he had a career-high 4,206 passing yards with 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions. However, the 2017 season saw a slight dip, with him throwing for 3,320 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 16 games. The 2018 season was his last with the Bengals as the full-time starter, where he appeared in 11 games and threw for 2,566 yards with 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
After the 2018 season, Dalton’s role began to change. He joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. In Dallas, he started 11 games, throwing for 2,170 yards with 14 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The 2019 season had been his last with the Bengals as a full-time starter, where he started 13 games and threw for 3,494 yards with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
Role as a Backup and Journeyman
Dalton’s career took him to the Chicago Bears in 2021, where he started eight games. His statistics with the Bears included 1,515 passing yards with eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also added one rushing touchdown. The 2022 season saw him join the New Orleans Saints, where he started 14 games and threw for 2,871 yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
In 2023, Dalton returned to the Carolina Panthers, where he started two games, throwing for 361 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. The 2024 season was more active for him with the Panthers, as he started six games. During this stretch, he threw for 989 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions. His most recent game with the Panthers came in the 2025 season, where in four games, he threw for 293 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
Final Seasons and Current Role
After his time with the Panthers, Dalton joined the Philadelphia Eagles. His statistics with the Eagles are limited, with one game played where he did not register any passing attempts but did throw one interception.
Throughout his career, Dalton has also contributed as a rusher. He has recorded negative rushing yards in some seasons, such as -2 in 2025 with Carolina and -4 in 2019 with Cincinnati. In other seasons, he has been a positive contributor on the ground, such as in 2016 when he rushed for 184 yards and scored four touchdowns. His 2014 season with Cincinnati was particularly notable for his rushing, as he gained 169 yards and scored one touchdown on the ground.
Key Career Milestones
- Started 14 or more games in six different seasons (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2022).
- Recorded 20 or more passing touchdowns in five seasons (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017).
- Rushed for over 100 yards in a season three times (2014, 2015, 2016).
What’s Next for Dalton
Andy Dalton’s current status with the Philadelphia Eagles suggests he is serving in a backup quarterback capacity.
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