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Commanders' Daniels Limited at Practice, Status Uncertain
Confirmed
In Short: Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald expects Sam Darnold to return to practice this week, but the quarterback's status for this weekend's game against the Washington Commanders remains uncertain.
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said he needs to see more from quarterback Jayden Daniels before deciding whether he can play Sunday against the Colts. Daniels was considered limited during Wednesday's practice in Hertfordshire, England, after dislocating his left elbow in a Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Daniels was wearing a black brace on his elbow, which he'll keep on for the rest of the season. He was smiling while wearing a baseball cap turned backward, similar to his coach. Quinn said Daniels would get more reps as the week progresses.
The Commanders beat Seattle behind Marcus Mariota, who will start again Sunday if Daniels doesn't return. Mariota replaced Daniels against Dallas and then started in Week 3, leading the Commanders to a surprising victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Daniels visited multiple specialists in New York and Los Angeles who told him he could return without surgery, but surgery remains a possibility at some point. Coach Quinn has said they will rely on medical advice to help determine when Daniels is ready to play in a game.
Daniels' return to practice Wednesday was his first on-field work in front of reporters since reinjuring his elbow. He was formally listed as a limited participant in the team's lighter workout held outside the team's hotel.
If Daniels doesn't play this weekend against the Colts, then it's plausible he returns for a Week 5 game against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium.
Commenters reacted to ESPN's video of Daniels at practice, with some expressing happiness about his return to practice. Early medical feedback has provided some relief, but his availability for Sunday remains uncertain.
Background
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels will not undergo surgery and will not be placed on injured reserve.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was ruled out for the remainder of the Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys after suffering an elbow injury.
What's confirmed
- "I didn’t sense much difference in the attitude or the emotion of the team last week, which is a tremendous compliment to Drew. The things he’s been able to do, day-in and day-out, the types of practices and type of football he’s played out on the practice field throughout training camp, throughout his opportunities in the preseason, I sense a lot of confidence in what he brings to the table," Macdonald said.
- Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald expects Sam Darnold to return to practice this week, but the quarterback's status for this weekend's game against the Washington Commanders remains uncertain.
- As of Monday, the Seahawks hadn't determined how much work Darnold would get in practice ahead of the game at Washington.
What's still developing
- He was considered limited during what amounted to a 60-minute jog-through after the team arrived in Hertfordshire earlier in the morning.
- Daniels suffered the same injury in Week 9 last season and aggravated it upon his return five weeks later.
- Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is uncertain to play in Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after injuring his hamstring during Wednesday’s practice, ESPN reported.
- The Texans’ official injury report listed Collins as limited in practice.
- Kevin O’Connell was asked about Kyler Murray’s current status and explained that the quarterback remains in the concussion protocol.
- Kyler Murray's status is uncertain for a key Week 2 game between the Vikings and the Bears.
- Murray returned to practice on Wednesday on a limited basis after suffering a concussion during Minnesota’s season opener against the Green Bay Packers.
- Murray entered the season as the Vikings’ starting quarterback after winning the job, meaning he accumulated plenty of practice repetitions with the offense before the injury.
- According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, medical personnel do not believe the issue is serious or expected to become a long-term problem, but Collins’ status for Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals is still in jeopardy.
- For a team that relies heavily on Collins, one reaction captured the mood surrounding his status.
- NFL fans react to the Texans’ latest Nico Collins injury update as his Week 2 status remains uncertain ahead of the Bengals matchup.
- Nico Collins now has another obstacle to clear after leaving Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring issue.