Panthers QB Andy Dalton’s Sweet Sign Language Moment With Wife Jordan Misread As Deaf Communication

In 2020, Andy Dalton signed “I love you” to his wife, Jordan, who was watching from a suite at Paul Brown Stadium. This sparked rumors about whether she might be deaf.

A team spokesperson reported that Andy Dalton, the Carolina Panthers quarterback, was in a car accident on 23rd October with his family.

Dalton was driving with his wife, three children, and their dog, but fortunately, no one from his family was seriously hurt and didn’t need to go to the hospital.

Everyone is praying for Andy Dalton and his family, and there’s a lot of curiosity about whether he’ll play in the upcoming game against the Broncos.

Andy Dalton became the starting quarterback for the Panthers in Week 3, taking over from Bryce Young.

Since then, the team has won just one of those games, making their overall record 1-6. It’s been a tough season so far for the Panthers.

Jordan Dalton, Andy Dalton’s Wife Suffers No Hearing Loss

Jordan Dalton and Andy Dalton first met during their senior year at TCU, where they studied marketing.

Within a year of their relationship, they were married in 2011, and shortly after that, they relocated to Cincinnati.

Jordan Dalton said their first year was challenging. She admitted that life in the public eye was tough initially and can still be difficult sometimes.

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For example, in 2020, after he threw a late touchdown pass during the Cowboys’ 30-7 win against the Bengals, Dalton signed “I love you” to his wife, Jordan, who was in a suite at Paul Brown Stadium.

Additionally, she wore a blue hat then, making it hard to tell if she had a hearing aid.

Folks mistakenly thought his wife, Jordan, was deaf and that he used sign language to communicate with her, even though she was perfectly fine.

People wondered if either of their parents is deaf, which might explain why they use the “I love you” sign to communicate at sports events.

Fans also pointed out a similar situation with Robert Gibson from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express.

Although Robert Gibson wasn’t deaf, he used sign language during Ricky Morton’s promos because his parents were deaf. He wanted them to understand what was happening when he was on TV.

At the same time, others clarified that while it is a sign of “I love you,” it’s not just for the deaf community and can be used by everyone.

They mentioned that it was a lovely gesture between a husband and wife and that the post shouldn’t have received such rude comments.

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In response, Andy Dalton said they both felt pure joy. He completed 16 of 23 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Cowboys improve to 4-9.

Dalton reflected on the moment after the touchdown and noted that he wasn’t the only one feeling emotional—his wife likely felt even more.

He emphasized that it was a moment they would both cherish, especially knowing they would win the game and could share that experience.

Additional Information

• The couple established the Andy & Jordan Dalton Foundation, supporting seriously ill and physically challenged children and their families since 2011.
• Each year, they organize a date night for parents, allowing them to enjoy a night out while Andy and Jordan look after the kids.
• Andy Dalton signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Panthers worth $10 million in 2024. The contract includes a $4.83 million signing bonus and $8 million guaranteed, with an average yearly salary of $5 million.