By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Charlotte, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers re-signed quarterback Andy Dalton to a two-year deal, the team announced on its website.

Dalton, 37, was due to become an unrestricted free agent in March.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the deal includes $6 million guaranteed and has a max value of $10 million, according to an unnamed source.

Dalton is likely to serve as Bryce Young’s backup for the 2025 season.

Dalton started five games for the Panthers in 2024, going 1-4 after Young got benched early in the season for poor performance. Dalton completed 66.3% of his passes for 989 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions in 2024.

Young returned as the Panthers’ starter in Week 8 and finished the season strong.

Dalton has started 168 games for the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints and Panthers. He’s completed 63% of his career passes for 39,500 yards with 253 touchdowns and 150 interceptions.

The Bengals selected Dalton in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Source: wralsportsfan.com