Bengals Release QB
Andy Dalton After 9 Seasons The 32-year-old was picked by
Cincinnati out of TCU in the
2011 draft's second round. He then became the Bengals' starter for the next
nine seasons, leading them to the playoffs five times. The three-time Pro Bowler compiled
a career record of 70-61-2. Dalton's 205 career TD passes also
ranks first in Bengals franchise history. According to ESPN, the release comes as he was
entering the last year of a six-year contract. Following the team's last game of the 2019 season,
Dalton hinted that his time with Cincinnati was up. Andy Dalton, via ESPN ESPN adds that the Bengals
tried to trade Dalton before
ultimately releasing him. Cincinnati will now turn to Joe Burrow,
the first overall pick of the 2020 draft. The 2019 Heisman Trophy winner
led LSU to a national championship
victory back in January.