DALTON WON’T PLAY; BOSTIC FINED $12K

The NFL fined Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic $12,000 for hitting Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton in the head while he was sliding to the turf last week, a person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday. Bostic will not be suspended.

It’s likely Bostic’s lack of disciplinary history was considered when the league determined the fine, which is less than the maximum allowed by NFL guidelines for “use of the helmet/spearing/ launching” ($20,000) and “hit on a defenseless player” ($15,000).

This was just Bostic’s eighth accepted penalty in his eight-year career, and though it was seen as a dirty play, the 29-year-old does not have a reputation for them. It was his first career ejection.

Dalton was diagnosed with a concussion but flew home with the team following the game. The Cowboys announced Saturday that Dalton won’t play in their game at Philadelphia tonight; rookie Ben Dinucci is slated to start.

Washington coach Ron Rivera, a former linebacker, did not like Bostic’s hit. He said a veteran player must be “smarter” and pointed out the hit happened on third and long, when the defense could have gotten off the field.

Barkley has ACL surgery

Giants running back Saquon Barkley had surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee.

Giants coach Joe Judge confirmed the surgery on Saturday without giving specifics.

Judge said Ronnie Barnes, the team’s senior vice president of medical services and head trainer, spoke with the surgeon in Los Angeles and said the procedure seemingly went well.

Notable

Cornerback Stephon Gilmore (knee) will miss his first regular-season game in three seasons when the Patriots visit AFC East-leading Buffalo today.

The 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.

The Lions activated cornerback Justin Coleman from injured reserve and released running back Bo Scarbrough.