Overview
- Head coach Dan Quinn announced that Jayden Daniels will start Sunday’s NFC East game against the New York Giants after being cleared to play.
- Daniels dislocated his left elbow in Week 2 and has been wearing a protective brace while following a non-surgical rehab plan chosen by team medical staff.
- Backup Marcus Mariota is sidelined with a sprained MCL that will keep him out for multiple weeks, leaving rookie Athan Kaliakmanis as the emergency depth option.
- Washington will be without top receiver Stefon Diggs and lists Terry McLaurin as questionable while multiple safeties and other starters have limited availability, increasing pressure on Daniels.
- Daniels’ strong career numbers against the Giants and the team’s 1-3 standing make his availability central to Washington’s short-term competitiveness and to the decision to delay surgery until the offseason.