OCTOBER 31, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
BEN DINUCCI
Inside Ben DiNucci's improbable journey from Pine-Richland to Cowboys' starting QB Ben DiNucci returned to the away locker room at FedExField last Sunday to a flurry of messages — reminders that while Cowboys fans probably...
Eagles preview: Delaware football coach gives scouting report on former rival, Cowboys QB Ben DiNucci Danny Rocco said there is one sure way to rattle Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci in his first NFL start.
OCTOBER 31, 2020 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM
Defense ready for 'full arsenal' from QB Ben DiNucci It's still not completely official, but rookie QB is on track for start.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Expected to start Sunday night With Andy Dalton (concussion) listed as doubtful, DiNucci is expected to get the start Sunday night in Philadelphia, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact The rookie seventh-round pick won't lack for receiving weapons, but he will be playing behind a shaky O-line against an above-average Eagles pass rush. DiNucci looked overwhelmed when he replaced Dalton in last week's 25-3 loss to Washington, taking sacks on three of his six dropbacks.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
James Palmer: How Cowboys are game planning for Ben DiNucci's first start NFL Network's James Palmer discusses how the Dallas Cowboys are game planning for quarterback Ben DiNucci's first NFL start.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
With Andy Dalton ‘unlikely’ to play for Cowboys, Eagles prepare for rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci’s first start The Philadelphia Eagles defense is preparing for the Dallas Cowboys to start quarterback Ben DiNucci, a seventh-round pick making his first...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM
Cowboys seventh-round rookie QB Ben DiNucci ready for 'opportunity of a lifetime' vs. Eagles Rookie Ben DiNucci went from a third-string afterthought to the Cowboys' expected starting QB for a crucial divisional game against the Eagl...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
‘This is 2020. What else do you expect?’: Cowboys rookie QB Ben DiNucci likely to start vs. Eagles FRISCO — It’s not official but everything is pointing toward Ben DiNucci starting at quarterback for the Cowboys Sunday night at Philadelphi...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • DALLASNEWS.COM
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Bucky Brooks' scouting report on Cowboys QB Ben DiNucci NFL Network's Bucky Brooks breaks down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci.
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Early frontrunner for Week 8 start DiNucci took all the Cowboys' first-team reps at quarterback during practices Wednesday and Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact While Dallas hasn't ruled out Andy Dalton (concussion) from starting this weekend in Philadelphia, the signal-caller has been a non-participant in the first two practices of Week 8. According to Gehlken, Dalton's involvement in Dallas' quarterback meeting Thursday morning marks a step forward for the veteran as he navigates the concussion protocol, but he'll almost certainly need to get some on-field reps in Friday to have a shot at playing against the Eagles. Barring a major turnaround in Dalton's condition in the next day, DiNucci looks poised to make his first career start Sunday after he played 12 snaps in relief of the concussed Dalton in last week's loss to Washington. At this time, little buzz has emerged suggesting that the Cowboys plan to bring in a more experienced option at the position beyond journeyman Garrett Gilbert, who was recently poached from Cleveland's practice squad to serve as the clear No. 2 behind DiNucci.
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys’ Ben DiNucci’s homecoming game could be NFL’s feel-good story of the year When the Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys this weekend, it will be a special return to Pennsylvania for quarterback Ben DiNucci....
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
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Struggles as injury replacement DiNucci completed 2 of 3 pass attempts for 39 yards during Sunday's 25-3 loss to Washington.
Impact DiNucci entered the game after Andy Dalton (concussion) took a shot to the head in the second half and struggled against a ferocious defensive front. He managed a 32-yard completion to Amari Cooper and another short gain but also took three sacks and was fortunate to not fumble the ball away on two occasions. The rookie hardly seems ready to lead an NFL offense at this point, so it's likely the team looks outside the organization for a starter if Dalton is unable to play next Sunday night against the Eagles.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Who, exactly, is Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Ben DiNucci? Following yet another injury to their quarterback, the Dallas Cowboys were forced to turn to Ben DiNucci, a rookie out of James Madison.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Dalton hurt, Washington defense clamps down to beat Cowboys
Washington’s defense finally clamped down on a struggling opponent, piling up six sacks, an interception and a forced fumble that became a safety in a 25-3 blowout of the Dallas Co...OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben DiNucci's first NFL throw goes 32 yards for a first down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci's first NFL throw goes 32 yards for a first down.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • NFL.COM
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Kennard returns for Cards in 1st game without All-Pro Jones
The Arizona Cardinals are getting pass rusher Devon Kennard back just as they are set to play their first game in 4 1/2 years without All-Pro Chandler JonesOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Locked in as No. 2 option Coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Thursday that DiNucci is the top backup to Andy Dalton, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact McCarthy said that he's "concerned" about DiNucci's preparation now that the rookie seventh-round pick is a mere injury to Dalton away from being thrust into the starting lineup. The James Madison product threw for 3,441 yards and 29 scores in 2019 while adding 569 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground.
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys sign QB Gilbert from Browns after Prescott injury
The Dallas Cowboys have signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert off Cleveland's practice squad after Dak Prescott's season-ending ankle injuryOCTOBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
