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Commanders Rule Out Jayden Daniels for Week 8; Marcus Mariota to Start vs. Chiefs

Washington is opting for a cautious rehab plan after a low‑grade hamstring strain showed no long‑term damage on MRI.

Overview

  • Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Daniels will miss Monday night in Kansas City, with Marcus Mariota named the starter.
  • Daniels injured his right hamstring in the third quarter of the Week 7 loss at Dallas, and team evaluations indicated it was not significant or long-term.
  • The Commanders will keep Daniels focused on rehab this week and plan to reassess his status early next week for a possible Week 9 return against the Seahawks.
  • This will be Daniels' third missed game of 2025 after a prior knee sprain sidelined him in Weeks 3 and 4; Washington enters Week 8 at 3-4.
  • Multiple outlets report wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are expected to practice this week, offering potential support for Mariota.