Gradkowski replaces Dalton for Bengals

Published: September 11th, 2011 | Tags: Andy Dalton, Bruce Gradkowski, Cincinnati Bengals, Week 1 injuries 2011

UDPATE: Per The Cincinnati Enquirer, Dalton appears to have avoided a more serious injury. “It’s fine,” Dalton said. “I couldn’t have gripped the ball like I wanted to. The plan is to play next week.” Bengals coach Marvin Lewis was hopeful that Dalton can return next week and said the initial scans were negative.

Bengals rookie QB Andy Dalton didn’t make it to the end of his first NFL start.

Dalton appeared to be injured on the Bengals’ final play of the first half Sunday against the Browns when he took a hard hit. He was replaced by veteran Bruce Gradkowski to start the second half. He’s officially questionable to return with a right wrist injury.

Dalton was back on the sideline with a baseball cap on and attempted to throw, but he appeared to be wincing. He was effective in the first half, going 10-of-15 passing for 81 yards and one touchdown.

– Frank Tadych

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Raiders pull Campbell in favor of Gradkowski

Published: November 21st, 2010 | | Tags: Bruce Gradkowski, Jason Campbell, Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable

UPDATE: For now, at least, it doesn’t appear that Campbell’s starting job is in jeopardy. Cable gave Campbell a vote of confidence, saying during his postgame news conference he will remain the starter against the Dolphins next week.

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After riding a hot hand in Jason Campbell, Raiders coach Tom Cable has decided that hand has cooled off. Cable has pulled Campbell during the third quarter against the Steelers, looking for a spark from Bruce Gradkowksi.

According to the Raiders, Campbell is not injured. This is a coach’s decision.

The Raiders’ recent offensive success has come to a halt against the Steelers. Nearing the end of the third quarter, they’ve managed three points, 83 total yards and 19 rushing yards.

Campbell had led the Raiders to wins in their last three games, throwing for 843 yards with five touchdowns and an interception.

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