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Bears Sign Veteran QB Andy Dalton To One-Year Contract: Reports

The Bears signed quarterback Andy Dalton, a three-time Pro Bowler, to a $10 million deal, according to reports.

Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton signed a one-year contract with the Bears that could pay him up to $13 million.
Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton signed a one-year contract with the Bears that could pay him up to $13 million. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

CHICAGO — The Bears signed quarterback Andy Dalton, who played for the Cowboys and Bengals, to a one-year contract worth up to $13 million, according to published reports.

Dalton, who was a free-agent, is a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2011. He led the Bengals to the playoffs five times and was selected for the Pro Bowl three times. Last year, he signed a one-year deal to play for the Dallas Cowboys.

Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor coached Dalton in Cincinnati between 2106 and 2018.

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During his 10-year career, Dalton has thrown for 33,764 yards with 218 touchdown passes and a 74-66-2 record as a starter.

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