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Jayden Daniels Cleared to Start at Chargers, Will Wear Knee Brace

Key injuries on both sides will shape the matchup, with Deebo Samuel active for Washington plus Joe Alt sidelined for Los Angeles.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to play against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Sep 11, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images/ File Photo
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 11: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks to make a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 11: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders reacts against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Washington confirmed Daniels will start Sunday after full practices this week, with coach Dan Quinn noting he will play in a brace on his left knee.
  • Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown are out for Washington, while Deebo Samuel practiced Friday and is set to play; guard Sam Cosmi was also ruled out.
  • The Chargers ruled out rookie left tackle Joe Alt with an ankle injury, removed safety Derwin James from the injury report, and listed guard Mekhi Becton as questionable.
  • Los Angeles also ruled out receiver Derius Davis, further testing a lineup already reshuffled by offensive line injuries.
  • Kickoff at SoFi Stadium is set for 1:25 p.m. PDT/4:25 p.m. ET, with Daniels’ mobility drawing focus against a defense ranked third in yards allowed and vulnerable to quarterback scrambles.