Panthers QB involved in car crash prior to Broncos Game

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton was “evaluated by team medical team” after he was involved in a car crash in Charlotte on Tuesday, five days before his Week 8 meeting with the Denver Broncos.

Neither Dalton nor the other occupants of his vehicle – his wife, three children and dog – who were traveling through the city when they were struck required emergency assistance, the club announced.

“Andy Dalton and his family were involved in a car accident in Charlotte today,” the Panthers posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Neither Dalton nor his family were transported by emergency medical personnel. Dalton is being assessed by medical team personnel.”

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In his 14th NFL season, Dalton took over as Carolina’s starting signal caller after former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young was benched in September. The “Red Rifle” has gone 1-4 in Young’s place, completing 66.3% of his passes for 989 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions.

Dalton was particularly fruitless in a Week 7 blowout loss to Washington – 93 scoreless passing yards, two INTs – and now is set to face an elite Broncos defensive unit that ranks first in yards per pass, second in sacks and third in points per game. .

“We have to prepare, we have to watch this film, get ready for the Broncos now and Andy will play next week,” said Panthers head coach Dave Canales. said Sundayreaffirming his commitment to Dalton.

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