Ben DiNucci and the Dallas Cowboys can’t catch a break.
Barring a trade at the deadline Tuesday, DiNucci will make his second straight start for Dallas. It will be against a second Pennsylvania team, too.
The Cowboys and their seventh-round pick will face the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday in Texas. And DiNucci gets the call, again, because Andy Dalton is being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, according to multiple reports.
Cowboys are placing QB Andy Dalton on COVID-19 list, source confirms to @usatodaysports (@toddarcher first).
First time since July for team.
Ben DiNucci could make second start vs. Steelers. Also in building: Garrett Gilbert, Cooper Rush
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 3, 2020
Dalton missed the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8 after suffering a concussion the week prior in a loss to Washington.
DiNucci was 21-of-40 for 180 yards in his starting debut. He also fumbled and saw the ball returned for an Eagles touchdown on a controversial play in the fourth quarter.