»RELATED: Social media reacts to Dalton benching
Taylor talked to Dalton this morning, said it wasn’t an easy decision. Doesn’t blame Dalton for the team’s 0-8 start but said they’ve got to figure out what they’ve got with Ryan Finley. #Bengals
— Laurel Pfahler (@LaurelPfahler) October 29, 2019
Said Green respected the decision and is ready to rally behind Finley. #Bengals https://t.co/DynKA4prMd
— Laurel Pfahler (@LaurelPfahler) October 29, 2019
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network was the first to report the news.
Dalton, who turned 32 today, leads the NFL in completions (204) and attempts (338) this season. he’s passed for 2,252 yards, nine touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Finley’s first start would come at home vs. the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 10. Finley, who has not appeared in a regular-season game, was impressive in the preseason, completing 73.4 percent (47-of-64) of his passes for three TDs and an interception.
The Bengals (0-8) have lost 10 straight games dating back to last season.
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