GILBERT TO START AT QB FOR DALLAS

Garrett Gilbert appears set for his first NFL start for the Dallas Cowboys against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

The NFL Network, citing unidentified sources, reported the Cowboys planned to start Gilbert at home today. Gilbert’s agent, Leigh Steinberg, posted on Twitter that he was traveling to “see Garrett Gilbert start” against the Steelers.

The Cowboys will start their fourth different quarterback in the past five games. Star Dak Prescott is out for the season after breaking his ankle in Week 5 against the New York Giants. Two weeks later, Andy Dalton was knocked out of a game in Washington because of a concussion and has since been placed on the COVID-19 list.

Ben Dinucci started last week’s 23-9 loss to Philadelphia, but the rookie seventhround pick was so overmatched, coach Mike Mccarthy said the starter against Pittsburgh would be either Gilbert or Cooper Rush. Neither has started an NFL game, but both have been in the league much longer than Dinucci.

Stafford off COVID list

Lions quarterback

Matthew Stafford was removed from the Reserve/ COVID-19 list, making him eligible to play at Minnesota.

Stafford was put on the Reserve/covid-19 list that was created for players who either test positive or have been in close contact with an infected person.

Notable

The Titans signed punter Ryan Allen and placed three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern on injured reserve among a flurry of moves. The Titans also placed cornerback Tye Smith on injured reserve with Tucker Mccann put on the practice squad-injured reserve.

• Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is doubtful to play Monday because of an injured shoulder, with Joe Flacco expected to start in his place against the Patriots. • Bills starting linebacker Matt Milano will miss at least three weeks after being placed on injured reserve with a partially torn pectoral muscle. • Giants wide receiver Golden Tate won’t play today at Washington in the aftermath of seemingly calling out quarterback Daniel Jones and the coaching staff.