Ex-Saints QB Andy Dalton agrees to two-year deal with Panthers

The Carolina Panthers and former New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton have come to an agreement on a two-year, $10 million deal that includes $8 million fully guaranteed, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.

Veteran free-agent QB Andy Dalton is expected to reach agreement on a two-year, $10 million deal that includes $8 million fully guaranteed with the Carolina Panthers, per source. Contract max value is $17 million. pic.twitter.com/GCBhqpQ0H8

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023

Dalton signed a one-year, $3 million deal last March to serve as the Saints backup quarterback only to end up starting 14 games. The 35-year old threw for 2,871 yards, 18 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.

Carolina traded up for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft so Dalton is expected to be a bridge and mentor to whoever is chose as the Panthers franchise quaterback.

New Orleans added Derek Carr in free agency to replace Dalton and retained Jameis Winston to be a backup with a restructured deal.