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Commanders Clear Jayden Daniels to Start Week 14 at Vikings

Full clearance caps weeks of rehab from a dislocated elbow, with Washington prioritizing development over postseason hopes.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders walks to the locker room after injuring his left arm during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in the game at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes the ball during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Daniels was cleared for contact after full practices on Thursday and Friday and will start Sunday in Minneapolis.
  • Daniels dislocated his left, non-throwing elbow on Nov. 2, but imaging showed no significant structural damage and no surgery was required.
  • Washington expects to field its starting quarterback, top three receivers and full starting offensive line together for the first time this season, with Noah Brown set for activation and Sam Cosmi back from ACL surgery.
  • The Commanders are 3-9 with a seven-game losing streak, Marcus Mariota started in Daniels’ absence, and the staff has emphasized the value of live reps for the second-year quarterback.
  • Quinn previously acknowledged he erred by leaving Daniels in during the late stages of the Seattle blowout, and the Vikings present the NFL’s fifth-ranked pass defense with J.J. McCarthy cleared to return.