Andy Dalton

Justin Fields returned to practice Wednesday, but Andy Dalton took all the starter reps. Fields is working his way back from a rib injury.

Justin Fields will sit out Thursday's game due to a rib injury. Andy Dalton will make his first start since Week 2, head coach Matt Nagy confirmed Tuesday.

Dalton said the biggest thing he benefited from as a rookie was early experience. A decade later, he stands in between rookie quarterback Justin Fields and the starting job.