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Commanders Rule Out Jayden Daniels for Week 8 as Marcus Mariota Starts

Washington shifts Jayden Daniels to a full week of rehab targeting a Week 9 reassessment.

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.