Late hit knocks out Dallas QB Andy Dalton; Pine-Richland’s Ben DiNucci replaces him

Bret Gibson
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 4:38 p.m. | Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 4:38 p.m.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton is hit by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) in the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. Dalton left the field after the hit and Bostic was ejected from the game.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton is helped off the field after getting hit by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is helped off the field after getting hit by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton’s (14) helmet comes off after getting hit by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. Dalton left the field after this hit and Bostic was ejected from the game.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) lies on the ground after getting hit by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton was knocked out of the game Sunday when he was hit late by Washington linebacker Jon Bostic.

Former Pine-Richland High product Ben DiNucci emerged as the backup quarterback to replace Dalton.

Dalton, who replaced starter Dak Prescott when he suffered a dislocated ankle and a compound fracture that finished his season on Oct. 11, was scrambling from the pass rush and was late into his slide when Bostic gave him a late head shot.

Jeez, this is a nasty hit by Jon Bostic on Andy Dalton. Bostic ejected. pic.twitter.com/9MkYbJY1WO

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 25, 2020

Dalton needed assistance to walk to the locker room while Bostic was ejected from the contest.

The Cowboys 3rd string QB is now warming up as Andy Dalton took a hit to the head while sliding. pic.twitter.com/HxONR9a6Be

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 25, 2020

DiNucci, who played two years at Pitt before transferring to James Madison, finished the game with two completions for 39 yards and was sacked three times.

Washington beat the Cowboys, 25-3.