Andy Dalton injury update: Dave Canales provides mixed update on Carolina Panthers QB

by: Nick Schultz 9 minutes ago NickSchultz_7

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton is set to undergo further testing on an elbow injury suffered in Saturday’s preseason game against the Houston Texans, head coach Dave Canales said afterward. He left the game after taking a hit from Danielle Hunter .

Bryce Young started Saturday’s contest before Dalton took over. However, in the first quarter, the veteran QB went to throw a pass to Tetairoa McMillan when Hunter got his arm.

Canales said it’s likely a sprain for Dalton, who did not return. He was seen on the sidelines with his teammates, though, as the Panthers fell 20-3 in their second preseason game of the year.

Dalton decided to stay in Carolina back in February when he agreed to a two-year contract with the team. He just wrapped up his second campaign with Carolina, playing in six games and starting five of them during the 2025 season. He provides some stability to the room if anything were to happen to Young, so long as he’s healthy.

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