, 2020
On July 3rd, 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals made a move that shocked many NFL fans. They announced that they had signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton to a one-year deal, making him the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. This move came as a surprise to many, as Dalton had been released by the Bengals in April of this year.
Dalton had been with the Bengals since 2011, when he was drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft. During his time with the team, he led them to five playoff appearances and two division titles. He also holds several Bengals franchise records, including most passing yards and most passing touchdowns.
Despite his success with the Bengals, Dalton had been struggling in recent years. In 2019, he threw for only 2,566 yards and 14 touchdowns, with 14 interceptions. This led to speculation that he would not be back with the team in 2020.
However, the Bengals decided to bring him back after their other quarterback options failed to impress. They signed Dalton to a one-year deal worth $3 million, making him the starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
This move has been met with mixed reactions from NFL fans. Some believe that Dalton can still be an effective starter in the league and that he will provide a steady presence for the Bengals offense. Others are skeptical of his ability to lead the team to success and think that the Bengals should have gone in a different direction.
Only time will tell if this move will pay off for the Bengals. But for now, Andy Dalton is back in Cincinnati and ready to prove himself as a starting quarterback in the NFL once again.