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Jayden Daniels injury: New details emerge about Commanders QB’s Friday practice status

Matt Connollyby:Matt Connolly•10/25/24•

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was not present during the open portion of practice on Friday, but he did practice and was “really pushed” according to Commanders head coach Dan Quinn.

Quinn expects Daniels to be listed as a limited participant in practice on the Friday injury, per John Keim.

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“Quinn said Daniels participated in team drills. After working in the bubble, he went inside to work on some core strength and conditioning, then joined the team outside,” Keim posted on Twitter.

That is obviously a step in the right direction for Daniels, who was unable to practice on Thursday.

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Daniels was injured this past weekend during Washington’s win over the Panthers. He missed most of the game and was replaced by Marcus Mariota.

If Daniels is unable to go on Sunday, it would be disappointing as everyone was looking forward to a Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels matchup. The two rookies and former Heisman Trophy winners have been excellent so far this season.

Adam Schefter hinted earlier this week that Daniels’ status for the Bears game was in serious jeopardy.

“The week is not off to a good start,” Adam Schefter said Thursday morning on SportsCenter. “Jayden Daniels did not practice [Wednesday] and the head coach, Dan Quinn, has already said that Jayden Daniels is week-to-week, which is really code for unlikely to play this upcoming week.”

After getting knocked out of the game against Carolina with an apparent rib injury, Daniels needed X-rays and was seen in street clothes later in the game. Later, his mother posted to social media that initial tests showed Daniels would be fine. Still, he didn’t return to that game.

While Schefter hinted that it was unlikely Daniels would be available earlier this week, perhaps he is progressing better than expected and does have a legitimate shot to suit up.

Through seven games this season, Daniels has completed 75.6 percent of his passes for 1,410 yards and six touchdowns to only two interceptions. He’s also a dual threat, rushing for 372 yards and four touchdowns.