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Commanders Rule Jayden Daniels Out for Week 8 at Chiefs as Marcus Mariota Steps In

The team is focusing on rehab from a low‑grade hamstring strain with a reassessment targeted before Week 9.

Overview

  • Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Daniels will not play on Monday night in Kansas City.
  • An MRI showed no significant or long‑term damage to the quarterback’s right hamstring, per the team.
  • Marcus Mariota will start for Washington, his third start of the season after going 1–1 in Weeks 3 and 4.
  • This absence marks Daniels’ third missed game of 2025 following a two‑game knee layoff earlier in the year.
  • Washington plans to reevaluate next week with hope he can be available for the Week 9 matchup against Seattle.