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Jayden Daniels Cleared to Start for Commanders at Chargers After Knee Sprain

He returns with a knee brace to an offense short of top targets Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown.

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

  • Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Daniels practiced fully all week and will start Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium.
  • Deebo Samuel was cleared to play after a heel issue, giving Washington a key receiving option with others sidelined.
  • Backup Marcus Mariota went 1-1 in Weeks 3-4, completing 31 of 48 passes for 363 yards with three touchdowns and one interception.
  • The Chargers listed safety Derwin James as active, ruled out left tackle Joe Alt with an ankle injury, and have guard Mekhi Becton questionable.
  • Washington also ruled out guard Sam Cosmi, as the matchup pits the Commanders’ QB-driven, second-ranked rushing attack against a strong Chargers defense.