History of Andy Dalton in Timeline
Andrew Gregory Dalton, known as "the Red Rifle," is a professional football quarterback currently playing for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He gained prominence during his college career at TCU, where he led the Horned Frogs to victory in the 2011 Rose Bowl and became the school's all-time leader in quarterback wins. Dalton was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft, marking the start of his professional career.
1981: Bengals Playoff Berth
From 1981-1982, the Bengals made the playoffs.
1982: Bengals Playoff Berth
From 1981-1982, the Bengals made the playoffs.
October 29, 1987: Andrew Gregory Dalton Born
On October 29, 1987, Andrew Gregory Dalton, later known as a professional football quarterback, was born.
2003: Carson Palmer Drafted
In 2003, Carson Palmer was the first overall draft pick in the NFL draft.
2004: Split Time as Junior at Katy High School
In 2004, Andy Dalton split time as a junior on the Katy High School football team.
October 19, 2005: Committed to Texas Christian University
On October 19, 2005, Andy Dalton committed to Texas Christian University (TCU).
2005: Led Katy High to State Finals
In 2005, Andy Dalton led Katy High School to the state finals, where they lost to Southlake Carroll.
2007: Named Starting Quarterback at TCU
In 2007, Andy Dalton was named the starting quarterback for TCU and was also named the Texas Bowl MVP.
2008: Poinsettia Bowl MVP
In 2008, Andy Dalton led TCU to an 11-2 record and was named the Poinsettia Bowl MVP.
2009: Led TCU to Perfect Regular Season
In 2009, Andy Dalton led the TCU Horned Frogs to a perfect 12-0 regular season, a Mountain West Conference Championship, and a BCS berth.
September 4, 2010: TCU All-Time Wins Leader
On September 4, 2010, Andy Dalton became TCU's all-time wins leader, passing Sammy Baugh.
January 1, 2011: Rose Bowl Victory
On January 1, 2011, Andy Dalton led TCU to a 21-19 victory over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, finishing the season with a perfect 13-0 record.
April 29, 2011: Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals
On April 29, 2011, Andy Dalton was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL draft.
June 29, 2011: Signed with the Bengals
On June 29, 2011, Andy Dalton signed a four-year rookie contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
July 9, 2011: Marriage to Jordan Jones
On July 9, 2011, Andy Dalton married his longtime girlfriend, Jordan Jones, whom he met at TCU.
August 8, 2011: Listed as First-String Quarterback
On August 8, 2011, Andy Dalton was listed as the first-string quarterback on the Bengals' depth chart.
September 11, 2011: First NFL Regular-Season Start
On September 11, 2011, Andy Dalton made his first NFL regular-season start against the Cleveland Browns, winning the game.
November 3, 2011: Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month
On November 3, 2011, Andy Dalton was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October.
2011: Drafted by Cincinnati Bengals
In 2011, Andy Dalton was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL draft.
2011: First Season with Bengals and Playoff Appearance
In 2011, Andy Dalton's first season with the Bengals, he and A.J. Green set records and the team made a playoff appearance.
January 7, 2012: First NFL Playoff Game
On January 7, 2012, Andy Dalton played in his first NFL playoff game against the Houston Texans, which the Bengals lost.
October 14, 2012: Career-High Passing Yards
On October 14, 2012, Andy Dalton threw for a career-high 381 passing yards against the Cleveland Browns.
November 25, 2012: Outperformed Carson Palmer
On November 25, 2012, Andy Dalton outperformed Carson Palmer in a game against the Oakland Raiders, leading the Bengals to victory.
December 23, 2012: Defeated Steelers and Playoff Berth
On December 23, 2012, Andy Dalton defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing a playoff berth for the Bengals.
January 5, 2013: Playoff Loss to Texans
On January 5, 2013, Andy Dalton and the Bengals lost to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs.
October 13, 2013: AFC Offensive Player of the Week
On October 13, 2013, Andy Dalton was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after a victory over the Buffalo Bills.
October 31, 2013: Loss Against the Dolphins
On October 31, 2013, Andy Dalton passed for 338 yards against the Miami Dolphins but also had three interceptions and was sacked for a safety in overtime to end the game.
December 8, 2013: Four Touchdowns Against Colts
On December 8, 2013, Andy Dalton completed 24 of 35 passes for 275 yards and four total touchdowns against the Colts, achieving an 89.2 QBR and a 120.5 passer rating in a 42–28 victory.
July 2014: Birth of first son
In July 2014, Andy Dalton's wife, Jordan Jones, gave birth to their first son.
August 4, 2014: Six-Year Contract Extension with Bengals
On August 4, 2014, Andy Dalton received a six-year contract extension with the Bengals, potentially worth up to $115 million with performance-based incentives.
January 20, 2015: Selected to 2015 Pro Bowl
On January 20, 2015, Andy Dalton was selected to the 2015 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Aaron Rodgers. He completed nine of 20 passes for 69 yards in the game.
2015: Consecutive Playoff Appearance
From 2011 to 2015, Andy Dalton led the Bengals to five consecutive playoff appearances.
March 2017: Birth of second son
In March 2017, Andy Dalton's wife gave birth to their second son.
2017: Bills fans donate to Dalton's foundation
In 2017, after Andy Dalton helped the Bengals defeat the Ravens, allowing the Buffalo Bills to enter the playoffs, Bills fans donated to his foundation in gratitude, exceeding $360,000.
November 26, 2018: Placed on Injured Reserve
On November 26, 2018, Andy Dalton was placed on injured reserve after suffering torn ligaments in his thumb during a game against the Browns.
January 2019: Birth of daughter
In January 2019, Andy Dalton's wife gave birth to their third child, a daughter.
November 25, 2019: Returned as Starting Quarterback
On November 25, 2019, Andy Dalton was renamed the starting quarterback for the Bengals after rookie Ryan Finley was benched. In his return game, Dalton threw for 243 yards and a touchdown, leading the Bengals to their first win of the season.
April 30, 2020: Released by Bengals
On April 30, 2020, after nine seasons with the franchise, the Bengals released Andy Dalton following the selection of Joe Burrow in the NFL draft.
May 2, 2020: Signed with Dallas Cowboys
On May 2, 2020, Andy Dalton signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys worth $7 million to serve as Dak Prescott's backup quarterback.
October 11, 2020: Replaced Injured Prescott, Named Starting QB
On October 11, 2020, Andy Dalton replaced an injured Dak Prescott in the Week 5 game against the Giants. After finishing the game with 111 passing yards, he was named the starting quarterback for the Cowboys moving forward due to Prescott's season-ending injury.
November 3, 2020: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List
On November 3, 2020, Andy Dalton was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus.
November 18, 2020: Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 List
On November 18, 2020, Andy Dalton was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, returning in time for the Cowboys' Week 11 matchup against the Vikings.
2020: Released by the Bengals
In 2020, Andy Dalton was released by the Cincinnati Bengals after four consecutive losing seasons.
March 17, 2021: Signed with the Bears
On March 17, 2021, Andy Dalton signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears for $10 million, potentially reaching $13 million with incentives.
March 29, 2022: Signed with the Saints
On March 29, 2022, Andy Dalton signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.
March 15, 2023: Signed with the Panthers
On March 15, 2023, Andy Dalton signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.
September 24, 2023: First Start with the Panthers
On September 24, 2023, Andy Dalton made his first start with the Panthers, passing for 361 yards and two touchdowns in a loss against the Seattle Seahawks.
2023: Joined the Carolina Panthers
In 2023, Andy Dalton joined the Carolina Panthers.
September 16, 2024: Named Starting Quarterback for the Panthers
On September 16, 2024, Andy Dalton was named the starting quarterback for the Panthers, following the team's 0-2 start and struggles from the starting rookie quarterback. In his first start he threw for over 300 yards.
February 18, 2025: Signed Contract Extension with the Panthers
On February 18, 2025, Andy Dalton signed a two-year contract extension with the Panthers for $8 million, potentially reaching $10 million.
