Rookie QB gets starting call for Cowboys on SNF
The Dallas Cowboys declared quarterback Andy Dalton out Saturday for Sunday night’s game in Philadelphia because of a concussion, clearing the way for rookie Ben Dinucci’s first star t.
Dinucci will appear in prime time Sunday night against the Eagles (2-4-1) in his home state of Pennsylvania. The former Pitt quarterback finished his college career at James Madison, leading that school to the FCS championship game before getting drafted in the seventh round by Dallas.
It’s the third straight game for Dinucci to see action for the Cowboys (2-5). He took the final snaps late in a blowout loss to Arizona, which was Dalton’s first start in place of injured star Dak Prescott, and threw his first pass last week against Washington.
Dalton, a nine-year starter in Cincinnati before signing a one-year contract as Prescott’s backup, got a concussion in the third quarter against Washington on hit that led to linebacker Jon Bostic’s ejection.
49ERS ACTIVATE RB COLEMAN, CB WILLIAMS FROM IR
The San Francisco 49ers activated running back Tevin Coleman and cornerback K’waun Williams from the injured reserve list.
The Niners also placed running back Jeff Wilson Jr. on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain and activated receiver River Cracraft and safety Johnathan Cyprien from the practice squad on Saturday.
Coleman has been out since injuring his knee in Week 2 and Williams hurt his knee in Week 4. Both will be able to play Sunday at Seattle.
The Niners also announced that receiver Richie James Jr. (ankle) and safety Jaquiski Tartt (groin) have been downgraded from doubtful to out. Defensive lineman
Kentavius Street has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful.
PATRIOTS CB GILMORE RULED OUT FOR GAME AGAINST BILLS
Cornerback Stephon Gilmore will miss his first regular-season game in three seasons when the New England Patriots visit AFC East-leading Buffalo today.
Gilmore, who has been dealing with a knee injur y, was downgraded to out Saturday, along with rookie safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) and offensive lineman Justin Herron (ankle).
They join receivers Julian Edelman and N’keal Harry, who were previously ruled out for Sunday. Edelman had a surgical procedure on his ailing knee this week and Harry is still recovering from the concussion he sustained in the Patriots’ loss to the 49ers.