Andy Dalton is thankful to get the start in Week 3 but recognizes that the situation is less than ideal.
The Carolina Panthers benched incumbent starter Bryce Young and named Dalton as the new starter following the team's disastrous 0-2 start to the 2024 season. Following the decision, Dalton said he is excited for the opportunity but understands what Young is dealing with, noting it is a "tough situation."
"I wasn't sure if I was going to get another opportunity to start again," Dalton said. "I'm really looking forward to it, I'm excited about what's ahead. It's a tough situation, I've been on both sides of it and it's hard on everybody.