There are fears that Dalton's thumb injury could sideline him for the rest of the season.
While such a potential outcome is of course pending the results of Monday's medical exam by a hand specialist, the report hints at a possible 4-6 week timetable for Dalton's recovery. At the very least, Dalton won't play in next Sunday's game against the 49ers, which sets the stage for AJ McCarron to start that contest, and quite possibly beyond.