News about Andy Dalton

For the Bryce Young the team's starting quarterback against the Atlanta Falcons on September 10, Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich wasted no time in naming rookie Bryce Young the team's starting quarterback. 'Yes, he's our QB1,' Reich said on Wednesday. The announcement came after the completion of the Young's first NFL training camp practice at Wofford College, although the news seemed imminent after Young took over first-team reps from veteran Andy Dalton back during organized team activities

Michael Thomas, the wide receiver for the Saints, has been pounding the pounds ahead of what they and New Orleans are hoping would be a comeback season for the ages. Thomas posted a video of him putting up 575lb for five reps on social media on Monday. In an ensuing Instagram post, the 6-foot-3, 212lb wide out fired a gun at his haters, writing: 'They was hatin (sic) on 530x1 back in mid-April; so there go 575x5 go smoke that.'

According to NFL networks Ian Rapoport, the Carolina Panthers are scheduled to welcome free agent wide receiver Adam Thielen on a visit tomorrow. The Minnesota Vikings cut Thielen after ten seasons in an attempt to prevent the veteran's $20 million salary cap hit.

A.J. is a seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro wide receiver. Green announced his retirement on Monday after 11 NFL seasons, including nine with the Cincinnati Bengals. The 34-year-old Greens had been a top target on the Cardinals for the past two seasons in Arizona. 'I've never been a man of many words,' Green said on his Instagram page, 'I'll keep this short.'

Dean Pees of the Atlanta Falcons was knocked by a New Orleans Saints player who was trying to field a punted ball during warmups and was admitted to the hospital. The frightening occurrence occurred less than an hour before the Falcons' game against the Saints. In the accident, Pees' head was struck by Saints returner Rashid Shaheed's helmet.

Jameis Winston of New Orleans has expressed his dissatisfaction with his starting position to Week 1 backup Andy Dalton. Despite fully recovering from a back injury, Winston hasn't returned to the field for Week 4's versus Minnesota, with Dalton taking over as the starter. The former Tampa quarterback is ready to play, but head coach Dennis Allen hasn't selected him to usurp Dalton.

Both quarterback Joe Burrow and Daniel Jones had a spectacular offensive showing, prompting them to start their names on the NFL's Player of the Week list for Week 7. Burrow led the Bengals to a 35-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons after completion of 81% of his passes for 481 yards, three passing touchdowns, and three running touchdowns with no turnovers. He received his third offensive player of the week award, tying for the second most POTW awards won by a Bengals QB, with Andy Dalton and Jeff Blake achieving three.

On Thursday Night Football, you can view all the play-by-play action from the New Orleans Saints' ride to the Arizona Cardinals. Both squads have had a rough start to the season, with 2-4 records. DeAndre Hopkins is expected to return to the field after a six-game opioid ban, while the Saints' Andy Dalton is expected to start as quarterback ahead of Jameis Winston.

Jameis Winston returned to action this week after suffering from a right foot injury that had kept him out of the first two games of the preseason. Winston, who has been recovering from a left ACL tear last October, has been trying to take it easy in the run-up to the regular season. Winston said his recovery was going well and that he expects to return to full playing condition soon.