Andy Dalton Injury History

Andrew Gregory Dalton is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers as of the 2024 NFL season. The Cincinnati Bengals drafted him with the 35th overall pick in the second round in the 2011 NFL draft. Before joining the Panthers in 2023, Dalton played for the Cincinnati Bengals (2011-2019), the Dallas Cowboys (2020), Chicago Bears (2021) and the New Orleans Saints (2022). Notably, Dalton was selected to the Pro Bowl three times, in 2011, 2014, and 2016 in his career.

As a college athlete, Dalton committed to playing football at Texas Christian University, where he played from 2006 to 2010. According to Sports Reference, he recorded 10,314 yards, 71 touchdowns, and 30 interceptions in 50 career games. He was named the MWC Offensive Player of the Year and a First-team All-MWC selection in both 2009 and 2010. He also won the 2011 Rose Bowl. Before committing to TCU, Dalton played high school football at Katy High School in Katy, Texas.

Andy Dalton Injury History

According to Draftsharks, Dalton has faced various injuries, including a wrist bruise in 2011 and a thumb fracture in 2015. In 2018, he suffered a hand injury, tearing his thumb ligament. In October 2020, he sustained a Grade 1 concussion, impacting his head. In September 2021, he experienced both a knee bruise and a hand injury. Additionally, he suffered a leg quad strain in July 2024.

Major Injuries Andy Dalton Sustained in the NFL

Hand Wrist Bruise (2011)

On September 11, 2011, against the Cleveland Browns, Dalton completed 10 of 15 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a bruised right wrist and forearm. He returned to play the following week.

Hand Thumb Fracture (2015)

On December 13, 2015, Dalton fractured the thumb on his throwing hand while tackling Stephon Tuitt of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He missed the last three games of the season and Cincinnati's one playoff game. He finished the regular season with 3,250 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

Hand Thumb Torn Ligament (2018)

In Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season, Dalton injured his thumb in the fourth quarter against the Browns and did not return. He was later placed on injured reserve on November 26, 2018, due to torn ligaments and underwent surgery. In 11 games that season, he recorded 2,566 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.

Head Concussion (2020)

During Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season, Dalton sustained a Grade 1 concussion from a late hit by Jon Bostic in a game against the Washington Football Team, which caused him to miss one subsequent game.

Dalton concluded the season with 2,169 yards, 14 passing touchdowns, and eight interceptions in n 11 games with 9 starts.

Knee Bruise and Hand Injury (2021)

Dalton suffered a bone bruise in his left knee during Week 2 against the Bengals. After starting the first two games, he was moved to backup quarterback following the injury. Additionally, Dalton injured his left hand in a loss to the Cardinals, causing him to miss three games, according to Draftsharks.

He finished the season with 1,512 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and nine interceptions in all eight games played.

Major Injuries Andy Dalton Sustained in the College

According to the official TCU website, Dalton suffered an injury during the 2008 season, causing him to miss two games against San Diego State and Colorado State. However, there are no details regarding the injury.