The Carolina Panthers announced Tuesday night that starting quarterback Andy Dalton was involved in a car accident.
Dalton's entire family – wife, three children and dog – were also in the car, but none required emergency medical evacuation.
“Neither Dalton nor his family was transported by emergency medical personnel. Dalton is being evaluated by team medical personnel,” the Panthers said in a statement.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton, 14, steps back to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. . (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Dalton has been the Panthers' starting quarterback since head coach Dave Canales moved on from 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young ahead of Week 3.
Dalton made his first start for Carolina, throwing for three touchdowns and 319 yards in a win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
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However, the Panthers have since lost four straight games, during which time Dalton has thrown a total of four touchdowns and six interceptions.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws the ball during the first half of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee Iman image)
Carolina's most recent loss was a blowout on the road against the Washington Commanders, with Marcus Mariota filling in for the injured Jaden Daniels. Still, the coaches had an easy road to victory with a final score of 40-7.
Dalton went 1-4 as a starter this season, completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 989 total yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton, 14, runs off the field during halftime of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. . (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarborough)
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Coach Canales noted that despite the team's record, Dalton will remain the team's starter heading into Week 8's away game against the Denver Broncos.
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