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Pro Frogs: Former TCU QB Andy Dalton makes first start for Carolina Panthers

Former TCU quarterback and NFL veteran Andy Dalton made his first start of the 2023 season for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, completing 34-of-58 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns in a road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Dalton filled in for starter and No. 1 overall draft selection Bryce Young, who was sidelined with an ankle injury. The Panthers fell 29-20 to the Seahawks and moved to 0-3 to start their 2023 campaign.

Andy Dalton to DJ #KeepPoundingpic.twitter.com/nIBpNnb0Md

— Elite Andy Dalton (@EvilAndyDalton) September 24, 2023

Dalton made several big throws in his start for the Panthers on Sunday, connecting with veteran wide receiver DJ Chark on a 47-yard touchdown pass and firing a 15-yard scoring pass to another veteran wide receiver in Adam Thielen late in the fourth quarter.