Jordan Dalton is forever grateful to Bengals faithful.
After news broke Thursday of husband Andy Dalton’s release from the team, Jordan posted a collection of fan tributes to her Instagram story, as they thanked the 32-year-old quarterback for nine seasons of service in Cincinnati.
“This day came like a ton of bricks. I knew it was inevitable but still doesn’t make it better. Thank you for representing this franchise with dignity and faith,” one fan posted. “Wishing the Daltons nothing but the best.”
Another penned, “Andy & Jordan Dalton did great things for the city of Cincinnati. They went beyond football to help the people that needed it most. Thank you.”
The Daltons are behind the Andy & JJ Dalton Foundation, which aims to “providing support, resources and experiences to seriously ill and physically challenged children and their families,” per the organization’s website.
In 2011, Dalton was drafted by the Bengals with the 35th overall pick in the second round. He has thrown 31,594 yards in his career, with 204 touchdowns and 118 interceptions.
Last week, the Bengals selected their quarterback of the future in LSU’s Joe Burrow with the first-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. And while Dalton has been linked to the Patriots, he remains a free agent.
Dalton and wife Jordan have been married since July 2011 and share three children, two sons, and a daughter. In December, she paid tribute to the three-time Pro Bowler with a touching post.
“No words can express how proud I am of @andydalton14! It’s been amazing to see how God has grown him as a man, leader and husband… he is the most selfless hard working person you’ll meet!! Love him with my whole heart!! Thank you @andydalton14 for not wavering on who you are and what you stand for!! Who knows what the next season brings but what we do know is God is good and he is faithful and we are excited for whatever is next!!” Jordan wrote.