Veteran quarterback Garrett Gilbert almost lead Dallas Cowboys to a win against the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but this won’t be enough for him to keep the starting job. According to Dallas’ executive vice president Stephen Jones, Andy Dalton will retake his spot as Cowboys’ starter as soon as he becomes available.

Dalton had an unfortunate past couple of weeks, first suffering a concussion against Washington and then testing positive for COVID-19. This opened up an opportunity for Gilbert, who started against the Steelers and managed the game well while also throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown.

Speaking on 105.3 The Fan on Monday, Jones praised Gilbert’s performance but quickly removed any doubt about the team’s commitment to Dalton.

“When he’s cleared, we fully expect him to step in as our starter,” said Jones.

In order for Dalton to resume his place under center, he’ll need to get a negative COVID-19 test while also being cleared of the concussion.

Andy Dalton signed with Dallas in the offseason to be a backup for Dak Prescott. But following Prescott’s season-ending injury, the three-time Pro Bowler got the opportunity to lead the Cowboys’ offense and show that he can still be a starter in this league.

So far, however, Dalton was far from impressive. He has only 452 passing yards and one touchdown in four games while throwing three interceptions and fumbling the ball twice.

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After starting the season 4-1, Cincinnati Bengals lost five out of their following six games and found themselves in a tough spot in the AFC North playoff chase. Things got even tougher on Monday when the team decided to put their starting quarterback Andy Dalton on the injured reserve list, effectively ending his season.

Dalton suffered a thumb injury in Sunday’s loss to Cleveland Brown and had to exit the game in the third quarter. While the team didn’t give any details about the injury, it looks like the 31-year-old has torn the ligaments in his right thumb and may even require surgery.

Before going down with an injury, Andy Dalton had 100 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the game against the Browns. Dalton has completed 226 out of his 365 passes in 2018, throwing for 2,566 yards and 21 touchdowns, while having 11 interceptions.

Bengals will most likely turn to their backup QB Jeff Driskel, who stepped in for Dalton on Sunday and finished the game with 100 yards and a touchdown. Driskel will be handed his first NFL start against the Denver Broncos on December 2^nd.

Tom Savage, who was claimed off waivers from San Francisco 49ers on Monday, will serve as Driskel’s backup.

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Veteran quarterback Garrett Gilbert almost lead Dallas Cowboys to a win against the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but this won’t be enough for him to keep the starting job. According to Dallas’ executive vice president Stephen Jones, Andy Dalton will retake his spot as Cowboys’ starter as soon as he becomes available.

Dalton had an unfortunate past couple of weeks, first suffering a concussion against Washington and then testing positive for COVID-19. This opened up an opportunity for Gilbert, who started against the Steelers and managed the game well while also throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown.

Speaking on 105.3 The Fan on Monday, Jones praised Gilbert’s performance but quickly removed any doubt about the team’s commitment to Dalton.

“When he’s cleared, we fully expect him to step in as our starter,” said Jones.

In order for Dalton to resume his place under center, he’ll need to get a negative COVID-19 test while also being cleared of the concussion.

Andy Dalton signed with Dallas in the offseason to be a backup for Dak Prescott. But following Prescott’s season-ending injury, the three-time Pro Bowler got the opportunity to lead the Cowboys’ offense and show that he can still be a starter in this league.

So far, however, Dalton was far from impressive. He has only 452 passing yards and one touchdown in four games while throwing three interceptions and fumbling the ball twice.

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After starting the season 4-1, Cincinnati Bengals lost five out of their following six games and found themselves in a tough spot in the AFC North playoff chase. Things got even tougher on Monday when the team decided to put their starting quarterback Andy Dalton on the injured reserve list, effectively ending his season.

Dalton suffered a thumb injury in Sunday’s loss to Cleveland Brown and had to exit the game in the third quarter. While the team didn’t give any details about the injury, it looks like the 31-year-old has torn the ligaments in his right thumb and may even require surgery.

Before going down with an injury, Andy Dalton had 100 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the game against the Browns. Dalton has completed 226 out of his 365 passes in 2018, throwing for 2,566 yards and 21 touchdowns, while having 11 interceptions.

Bengals will most likely turn to their backup QB Jeff Driskel, who stepped in for Dalton on Sunday and finished the game with 100 yards and a touchdown. Driskel will be handed his first NFL start against the Denver Broncos on December 2^nd.

Tom Savage, who was claimed off waivers from San Francisco 49ers on Monday, will serve as Driskel’s backup.

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