The Cincinnati Bengals have signed second-round 2011 NFL Draft pick Andy Dalton to what appears to be a contract worth $5.2 million. That means he's ready to go at the Bengals' first practice on Saturday at 3:00 PM.
Andy Dalton Signs With Cincinnati Bengals
Second-round draft pick Dalton agreed to terms on what ESPN reports to be a four-year deal worth $5.2 million. Combined with the signings of offensive guard Clint Boling (fourth round) and running back Jay Finley (seventh round), that leaves linebacker Dontay Moch (third round) as the only unsigned draft pick.
Dalton's signing isn't really a surprise, but the timing is good for all concerned, given that with Carson Palmer's absence, Dalton is expected to compete to be the Bengals' starting quarterback. Cincinnati offensive coordinator Jay Gruden has called Dalton "the most NFL-ready guy in this draft," and it isn't as if the Bengals have a wealth of great quarterback options.
The Bengals will spend training camp preparing Dalton, and if he looks like he's ready, that's probably who they'll go with. If not, Jordan Palmer could win the job.
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