Andy Dalton has a new backup. Quarterback Matt Barkley tweeted this morning that he has signed with the Bengals. The Bengals have confirmed that it’s a two-year deal.
The 2013 fourth-round pick out of USC has bounced around the league during his five-year career, as he’s had stints with the Eagles, Cardinals, Bears, and 49ers. After being released by San Francisco at the end of the 2017 preseason, Barkley caught on with Arizona this past November. However, he didn’t end up taking the field for his new club.
Barkley received his most playing time back in 2016 with the Bears, when he appeared in seven games (six starts). He ultimately completed 59.7-percent of his passes for 1,611 yards, eight touchdowns, and six interceptions.
Cincinnati has presumably been seeking a backup quarterback all offseason, especially after A.J. McCarron left to take the Bills starting gig. Other than Dalton, the Bengals are only rostering quarterback Jeff Driskel.
Solid backup. When Dalton goes down, this guy will be there ready to go. Wish him well.
Fan of Barkley since his high school days – this is a great opportunity for him to remain in the league as a solid number 2
I’d take him over Dalton
Yeah he’d make the playoffs 5/7 years. Or he’s a journeyman that would sink any team if he were relied on to win. Dalton is a decent QB. Nothing more, nothing less.
I understand – an you’re right. I just want more than Dalton, that’s all. I’m tired of mediocrity. I don’t want to be fake and just go be a fan of who’s winning. I am a die hard bengals fan and that won’t change. But I want more.
Now Cinci needs to pull off a crazy trade to move up in the draft to get his brother Saquon.