Cowboys Update Andy Dalton’s Condition Following Dirty Hit To Head During Game

A bad season has gotten worse for the Dallas Cowboys.

Already without starting quarterback Dak Prescott due to a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, backup Andy Dalton was forced out of the Cowboys’ 25-3 loss to the Washington Football Team after taking a dirty hit from linebacker Jon Bostic.

Andy Dalton took a nasty hit to the head pic.twitter.com/Yg913OGotr

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 25, 2020

After the game, the team updated his status of him having a concussion and the Cowboys quarterback is currently in concussion protocol but will be able to fly home with the team.

A team representative spoke with NBC Sports PFT and informed reporters that Dalton is in much better shape is in “good spirits.”

Andy Dalton has a concussion. He's in protocol for the week to come. Rookie Ben DiNucci could be the Cowboys' starting QB next Sunday against the Eagles

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 25, 2020

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Before the injury, Dalton completed 9 of 19 passes for 75 yards. He was sacked three times and lost a fumble on the Cowboys’ first possession, which led to a safety.

If he can’t go next week, third-string rookie Ben DiNucci will be starting against the Eagles.