Bengals confirm Dalton will not play vs. Steelers
The Cincinnati Bengals have officially ruled out quarterback Andy Dalton for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
AJ McCarron will continue to start in Dalton's absence.
Dalton was expected to miss at least the first game of the playoffs due to a fractured right thumb, with the possibility that he could return if the Bengals advance.
The 28-year-old had the cast on his hand removed Wednesday.
Dalton sustained the injury Dec. 13, forcing McCarron into the starting lineup. The Bengals went 2-1 with the second-year quarterback under center.
McCarron has played consistently, with the Bengals not asking him to shoulder too much of the offensive responsibility. The 25-year-old has thrown six touchdowns and two interceptions since taking the reins from Dalton.
Keith Wenning will back up McCarron.
The Cincinnati Bengals have officially ruled out quarterback Andy Dalton for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
AJ McCarron will continue to start in Dalton's absence.
Dalton was expected to miss at least the first game of the playoffs due to a fractured right thumb, with the possibility that he could return if the Bengals advance.
The 28-year-old had the cast on his hand removed Wednesday.
Dalton sustained the injury Dec. 13, forcing McCarron into the starting lineup. The Bengals went 2-1 with the second-year quarterback under center.
McCarron has played consistently, with the Bengals not asking him to shoulder too much of the offensive responsibility. The 25-year-old has thrown six touchdowns and two interceptions since taking the reins from Dalton.
Keith Wenning will back up McCarron.
