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Patriots Rumors: Andy Dalton Not in 'Immediate Plans' After Tom Brady's Exit

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It seems Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton can be crossed off the list of potential replacements for Tom Brady in New England.

"Something would have to change for the Pats to turn their attention to Andy Dalton," The Athletic's Jeff Howe relayed Saturday. "He hasn't been discussed among the Pats' immediate plans."

Brady departed the Patriots after spending all 20 years of his NFL career in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and winning an all-time-most six Super Bowl championships with the organization. The 42-year-old signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a two-year contract with all $50 million guaranteed:

Dalton is entering the final year of a six-year, $96 million extension with the Bengals.