Bengals QB Andy Dalton hurts right thumb, out for game
Posted December 13, 2015 6:00 am
CINCINNATI (AP) - Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton hurt his right thumb while making a tackle on an interception return in the first quarter against the Steelers on Sunday and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
Dalton tried to make a shovel pass to running back Giovani Bernard, but defensive end Stephon Tuitt picked it off at the 7-yard line. Dalton helped bring him down, came to the sideline and was seen by a trainer. Backup AJ McCarron started warming up.
It's Dalton's first injury since his first game as a rookie, when he missed half a game against Cleveland with an injured right wrist. He led the NFL in passer rating heading into the game.
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