Andy Dalton Injury: Updates on Bengals QB's Arm Injury

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton hurt his arm against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday evening, according to the team's Twitter feed:

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Worst fears are realized as Dalton hurts his arm on a pass attempt and is down on the field.

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 30, 2012"

Update: Thursday, August 30th at 9:41 p.m. ET

The Bengals' worst nightmare appears to have been averted. According to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com, Dalton doesn't seem overly concerned about his injury whatsoever:

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I’m good, no problem at all. I just took a hit on the arm, and my hand got feeling a little numb, sort of like getting hit on your funny bone. But it’s fine now. There was just no point in taking any more snaps in this particular game.

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This is great news for the Bengals, who are looking to build on some of the magic that carried them to the playoffs a season ago. With Dalton apparently OK, the Bengals' playoff aspirations are still intact, and it doesn't look like he's in danger of missing time.

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The team followed that news with an optimistic report just a few minutes later:

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Dalton is very nonchalant on the sideline. He appears to be fine. Diagnosis is a bruised arm.

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 30, 2012"

An injury to Dalton would be critical to the Bengals' 2012 season.

We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.