Bryan DeArdo· Oct 9, 2026
After the Eagles released Andy Dalton, DeArdo names possible next destinations for the veteran quarterback, highlighting the Vikings, Saints, Dolphins and Titans as fits, while arguing the Giants are unlikely to add him after trading for JJ McCarthy.
“Where will Dalton end up next? Here are a few possible landing spots.”
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4 checkable claims — 4 trade and signing calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 5 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 4 have settled, averaging 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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4 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
Andy Dalton to move to New Orleans Saints
“Saints — This is a situation where Dalton could serve as a mentor for Tyler Shough... Dalton could be a valuable sounding board for a young room looking for some guidance.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Andy Dalton
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- NO
- was with:
- CAR
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 1.78
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- PHI
- weeks left when called:
- 14
Andy Dalton to move to Minnesota Vikings
“Vikings — Minnesota could use another backup quarterback after it traded JJ McCarthy to the Giants. In Dalton, the Vikings would have two veteran quarterbacks behind Kyler Murray, alongside Carson Wentz.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Andy Dalton
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- MIN
- was with:
- CAR
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 1.78
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- PHI
- weeks left when called:
- 14
Andy Dalton to move to Miami Dolphins
“Dolphins — Like New Orleans, Dalton could serve as a mentor in Miami for Malik Willis, who is currently entrenched in his first season as a full-time starter.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Andy Dalton
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- MIA
- was with:
- CAR
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 1.78
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- PHI
- weeks left when called:
- 14
Andy Dalton to move to Tennessee Titans
“Titans — Another team where Dalton could help a young quarterback find his footing. Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, is still growing as a starting quarterback.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Andy Dalton
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- TEN
- was with:
- CAR
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 1.78
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- PHI
- weeks left when called:
- 14
What others said about the same people
- Derek BrownGame Outcome Picks · New Orleans SaintsMiss · 0Brown forecast a Jaguars shootout win in Cincinnati, took the Saints to beat the Falcons on Monday night, ranked Jeremiah Love as an RB15 rest-of-season (while saying he'd move up), and expected Jacoby Brissett to remain Arizona's quarterback for the year and Jalen Wright to be back in Miami's backfield.
- Pat FitzmauriceGame Outcome Picks · New Orleans SaintsMiss · 0Fitzmaurice picked Jacksonville to edge Cincinnati in a one-point nail-biter, took the Saints over the Falcons on Monday night, pegged Jeremiah Love as an RB11 for the rest of the season, and expected several banged-up players to sit out Week 4.
- Gregg RosenthalSeason Win Totals · New Orleans SaintsMiss · 0Rosenthal's under picks and a few freebie leans: Colts under 7.5 (possibly the worst team), Commanders under 9.5, Saints under 5.5 (possibly 2-15), Bears under 8.5, plus stated likes on Dolphins under 8.5, Giants over 5.5 and Ravens over 11.5.
- Gregg RosenthalSeason Win Totals · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Rosenthal made a series of over/under win-total picks: Lions over 10.5, Colts under 7.5, Vikings over 8.5, Jets over 5.5, Cowboys over 7.5 (and over 8 in a side challenge), Commanders under 9.5, Saints under 5.5, Bears under 8.5. He also predicted the Cowboys win 10 games and make the playoffs, and the Jets go 7-10.
- Kyle CrabbsMock Draft Picks · Chandler MartinMiss · 0Crabbs projects all seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Cam Ward going No. 1 overall to Tennessee, Travis Hunter second to Cleveland and Abdul Carter third to the Giants.
- Ross JacksonMock Draft Picks · Dallen BentleyMiss · 1Ross Jackson gave a no-trade prediction mock draft for the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with Miami edge rusher Reuben Bain Jr. at No. 8 overall and filling out all six rounds of Saints picks.
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