What is Andy Dalton's Net Worth and Salary?
Andy Dalton is a professional football quarterback with a net worth of $50 million. Currently, he plays for the NFL's Carolina Panthers. His past teams include the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints. During his nine seasons with the Bengals, Dalton earned $84 million in salary. His remarkable career accomplishments include leading the Bengals to five consecutive playoff appearances from 2011 to 2015 and setting Bengals single-season franchise records for passing yards and passing touchdowns in 2013.
Early Life and High School
Born on October 29, 1987, in Katy, Texas, Andy Dalton attended Katy High School. He played for the Tigers football team and led them to the state finals in his senior year, throwing for 2,877 yards with 42 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
Collegiate Career
Texas Christian University
Dalton attended Texas Christian University (TCU). In his redshirt freshman season, he recorded 2,459 passing yards, ten touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. His leadership helped the Horned Frogs to victory at the 2007 Texas Bowl. In 2008, he led them to an 11-2 record and a win over Boise State Broncos in the Poinsettia Bowl. The 2009 season was equally impressive, with Dalton steering the Frogs to a perfect 12-0 record, although they lost to Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.
By his senior year, Dalton became TCU's all-time wins leader, surpassing Sammy Baugh. He led the team to a 13-0 record in regular seasons for two consecutive years and a Rose Bowl victory on New Year's Day, 2011. Dalton graduated in 2011, holding several TCU records, including 42 wins and 10,314 passing yards.
Cincinnati Bengals
Dalton was selected in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Teaming up with wide receiver A. J. Green, Dalton led the Bengals to a 9-7 record and a playoff berth in his rookie season. Despite losing to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round, Dalton led the team to consecutive playoff berths for the first time in 30 years. The Bengals won the AFC North title in 2013, setting career highs for Dalton with 4,293 passing yards and 34 touchdowns, both Bengals franchise records. Although they consistently reached the playoffs, they were unable to progress beyond the Wild Card Round. Dalton's stint with the Bengals was marked by a historic 8-0 start in the 2015 season. Though the team made five consecutive playoff appearances from 2011 to 2015, they were unable to secure a playoff win. Dalton's final seasons with the Bengals saw mixed results, with a thumb injury in 2018 limiting his play. His ninth and final season in 2019 ended with the Bengals having the worst record in the NFL, despite Dalton passing for 3,494 yards.
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Dallas Cowboys
Released by the Bengals in 2020, Dalton signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys to be Dak Prescott's backup. Following Prescott's season-ending injury in Week 5, Dalton stepped up as the starting quarterback, posting 2,169 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and eight interceptions over 11 games.
Chicago Bears
In 2021, Dalton signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. Despite playing in only eight games, he managed 1,512 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
New Orleans Saints
In 2022, Dalton joined the New Orleans Saints on a one-year contract. Playing in 14 games, he recorded 2,871 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Carolina Panthers
Dalton signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Panthers in 2023. Though he played sparingly, he made a notable impact in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks with 58 pass attempts, the highest for any quarterback in a single game during the 2023 regular season.
Personal Life
Andy Dalton married his longtime girlfriend Jordan Jones, whom he met at TCU, in the summer of 2011. They have three children: sons Nash and Noah, and daughter Finley. The couple runs the Andy & Jordan Dalton Foundation, which provides support to children and families in need.
