Bengals Release QB <br />Andy Dalton After 9 Seasons The 32-year-old was picked by <br />Cincinnati out of TCU in the <br />2011 draft's second round. He then became the Bengals' starter for the next <br />nine seasons, leading them to the playoffs five times. The three-time Pro Bowler compiled <br />a career record of 70-61-2. Dalton's 205 career TD passes also <br />ranks first in Bengals franchise history. According to ESPN, the release comes as he was <br />entering the last year of a six-year contract. Following the team's last game of the 2019 season, <br />Dalton hinted that his time with Cincinnati was up. Andy Dalton, via ESPN ESPN adds that the Bengals <br />tried to trade Dalton before <br />ultimately releasing him. Cincinnati will now turn to Joe Burrow, <br />the first overall pick of the 2020 draft. The 2019 Heisman Trophy winner <br />led LSU to a national championship <br />victory back in January.
