The time-table on Andy Dalton return from thumb injury has varied. Initial reports thought Dalton would be lost for the season. It appears losing Dalton for the season was not an options for the AFC North 1st place Bengals. Bengals have been trying to speed up Dalton recovery but it appears nature will not allow.
Dalton has a broken thumb, not sure what the Bengals were expecting to help with healing. For now the Bengals hopes and dreams are in AJ McCarron.
#Bengals QB Andy Dalton gets scans every week, team has tried to accelerate healing. But bone isn't healed through yet. Not a good situation
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 29, 2015