Reports: Bengals release quarterback Andy Dalton

Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter of their game against the Steelers, at Paul Brown Stadium, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter of their game against the Steelers, at Paul Brown Stadium, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. GREG LYNCH / STAFF
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April 30, 2020
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The Andy Dalton era is officially over in Cincinnati, according to multiple reports.

The Bengals released the veteran quarterback today, less than a week after drafting his successor -- Joe Burrow -- with the No. 1 pick.

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Dalton was due to make $17.7 million this season.

Dalton spent nine seasons in Cincinnati and helped lead the Bengals to five playoff appearances.

The 32-year-old finished his Bengals’ career with a franchise-best 204 touchdown passes. He ranks second on the Bengals’ list with 31,594 yards passing. Dalton was a three-time Pro Bowl selection. He was 70-61-2 in 133 starts for the Bengals.

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Cincinnati drafted Dalton in the second round of the 2011 Draft.

Dalton led the Bengals to playoff appearances in his first five seasons. Dalton was 0-4 in the playoffs. He was injured and didn’t play in the Bengals’ loss to the Steelers in the 2015 playoffs.

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