Dial impacted another teammate in the third quarter. This time, it was LB Aaron Lynch, who is also being checked for a concussion. Lynch was taken into the locker room for evaluation and is questionable to return.
TE Vance McDonald also left the game with a possible concussion and has been ruled out. LB Michael Wilhoite is also out with an ankle injury.
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