Andy Dalton Suffered Memory Loss After Big Hit, Still Can’t Taste Or Smell After Getting COVID-19

Andy Dalton has been through hell the last couple of weeks.

Just as Dalton took over as the Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback, he took a dirty hit from Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic on Oct. 25 that resulted in a concussion and knocked Dalton out of action.

A week later, Dalton was put on the COVID-19 list after a positive test.

Due to the concussion, Dalton lost memory and had headaches. Then, because of COVID-19, Dalton lost full taste and smell senses and has reportedly not gained it back even though he has been removed from the COVID/reserve list:

Cowboys QB Andy Dalton suffered concussion 10/25 at Washington. He lost memory after the hit. Headaches ensued.

Then, nature of his headaches shifted. He, wife and a son got COVID-19. He still doesn't have full taste and smell senses back.

— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 19, 2020

Dalton told reporters the virus hit him hard the very first day and then his wife and kids ended up coming down with it as well:

Cowboys QB Andy Dalton also said his wife and one of his sons also contracted COVID-19. Family is good now https://t.co/hJEBTSZZPY

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) November 19, 2020

Dallas somehow remains in the race for the NFC East as they currently sit at 2-7. They travel to Minneapolis to face the Vikings on Sunday.