Overview
- Head coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Daniels will return to the starting lineup Sunday in Minnesota after a month out with a dislocated left elbow.
- Team medical staff cleared him for contact, and Daniels said he intends to play the final five games of the season.
- Daniels will wear a protective brace on his left elbow for his first game action since Nov. 2 in Seattle.
- At 3-9 with a seven-game losing streak, Washington is emphasizing live reps for player development despite long playoff odds.
- Some analysts argue the timing is risky given Minnesota’s pressure-heavy defense, while Daniels counters that the experience is critical to his growth.