Overview
- An MRI showed no significant or long-term damage as Daniels was diagnosed with a low-grade hamstring strain suffered in Week 7 vs. Dallas.
- Head coach Dan Quinn said Daniels will focus solely on rehab this week with the hope of returning against the Seahawks, pending next week’s evaluation.
- Mariota, who is 1-1 in earlier 2025 starts, will lead Washington on Monday night after finishing the Cowboys game in relief.
- The Commanders enter the matchup at 3-4 against the Chiefs, with Josh Johnson set as Mariota’s backup.
- Receivers Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin practiced fully and are on track to play Monday, according to team practice reports.