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Bengals Quarterback Trade

4 Quarterback Trades That Could Save the Bengals Season

3. Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers

After years apart, it may be time for the Red Rifle to make his triumphant return to Cincinnati. While Dalton never played at a level close to Joe Burrow, the former second-round pick was an adequate starter and is one of the league’s best backup quarterbacks.

At 1-4, the Carolina Panthers’ season is effectively over and the rest of the year will revolve around turning Bryce Young into a franchise quarterback. Frankly, a team like this doesn’t need Andy Dalton holding a clipboard, so they should be willing to trade the quarterback to the Cincinnati Bengals. Dalton made magic with A.J. Green back in the day and should be able to recapture a portion of that success with Chase and Higgins.

Andy Dalton Contract
Dec 8, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) and quarterback Bryce Young (9) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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