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Commanders Hold Jayden Daniels Out Until Friday as Marcus Mariota Prepares for Week 3

An MRI confirmed a knee sprain, with clearance contingent on finishing a full team practice.

Overview

  • Coach Dan Quinn said Daniels will not practice before Friday and will be reassessed after that session.
  • Quinn outlined a return-to-play checklist that requires Daniels to complete at least one full team practice to be considered for Sunday.
  • Multiple reporters, including NFL Network insiders, report Washington is leaning toward sitting Daniels against the Raiders, though no decision has been made.
  • Veteran backup Marcus Mariota addressed the media and is preparing to start if Daniels is held out.
  • Daniels was hurt late in the Week 2 loss at Green Bay; analysts have highlighted his high rate of quarterback contact as a factor in Washington’s cautious approach.