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Commanders Hope Daniels Will Return for Week 5
Confirmed
In Short: Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn expressed hope that quarterback Jayden Daniels will be back for the Week 5 game against the New York Giants, following a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London.
Quinn noted that Daniels dislocated his left elbow during Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, an injury that has sidelined him since.
In Daniels' absence, the team turned to third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, a rookie from Rutgers, who showed confidence and fearlessness in his limited playing time.
Quinn emphasized the importance of having Daniels back, stating, "For us, having run game is going to be a big deal."
According to Quinn, Daniels has been able to do some limited throwing this week and the goal is for him to throw a full week before the Giants game.
General manager Adam Peters confirmed that Daniels does not need surgery and there have been no discussions about putting him on injured reserve, which would have kept him out for a minimum of four games.
Washington's backup quarterback, Marcus Mariota, will start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday and will remain under center until Daniels is ready to return.
Quinn praised Mariota's leadership and performance, saying, "Marcus is a complete pro and has been that way since he's been here."
Daniels, 25, has missed 10 games due to various injuries in his NFL career, including elbow, knee, and hamstring issues.
While the Commanders are optimistic about Daniels' return, they are also preparing for the possibility that Mariota will continue to lead the team.
Quinn's comments reflect the team's desire to have Daniels back as soon as possible, but also their readiness to rely on Mariota in the meantime.
The team's focus on Daniels' return underscores the importance of having their starting quarterback available for the upcoming games.
What this adds
The Commanders' optimism about Daniels' return is based on his ability to do limited throwing this week and the goal of a full week of practice before the Giants game.
General manager Adam Peters confirmed that Daniels does not need surgery and there have been no discussions about putting him on injured reserve, which would have kept him out for a minimum of four games.
Washington's backup quarterback, Marcus Mariota, will start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday and will remain under center until Daniels is ready to return.
Quinn's comments reflect the team's desire to have Daniels back as soon as possible, but also their readiness to rely on Mariota in the meantime.
What's confirmed
- Quinn noted that Daniels dislocated his left elbow during Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, an injury that has sidelined him since.
- In Daniels' absence, the team turned to third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, a rookie from Rutgers, who showed confidence and fearlessness in his limited playing time.
- According to Quinn, Daniels has been able to do some limited throwing this week and the goal is for him to throw a full week before the Giants game.
- General manager Adam Peters confirmed that Daniels does not need surgery and there have been no discussions about putting him on injured reserve, which would have kept him out for a minimum of four games.
- Washington's backup quarterback, Marcus Mariota, will start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday and will remain under center until Daniels is ready to return.
- Daniels, 25, has missed 10 games due to various injuries in his NFL career, including elbow, knee, and hamstring issues.
- While the Commanders are optimistic about Daniels' return, they are also preparing for the possibility that Mariota will continue to lead the team.
- Quinn's comments reflect the team's desire to have Daniels back as soon as possible, but also their readiness to rely on Mariota in the meantime.
- The team's focus on Daniels' return underscores the importance of having their starting quarterback available for the upcoming games.
What's still developing
- Amid another spate of injuries for his Commanders, Dan Quinn had one positive update following Washington's 30-13 loss to the Colts in London: He's hoping quarterback Jayden Daniels will be back for Week 5 against the Giants "That's the hope for us for sure, [Jayden] coming back," Quinn said.
- "Athan came in after 12 plays; that's not the ideal space to begin it, but I thought he also showed a lot of confidence, some fearlessness with that, and made some of the throws to highlight why he is where he is," Quinn said.
- Quinn said that Mariota would undergo further testing, but ideally, it'll be Daniels getting the start next week.
- Daniels dislocated his left elbow — his second such injury in less than a year — in Week 2 against the Cowboys when he got stepped on by left guard Chris Paul and fell awkwardly.
- "He'll have a full week of practice Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. That's the goal that he could get into that space. Once we see where Marcus [Mariota] is... we'll have a better understanding. That's the goal for Jayden to throw a full week. He was able to do some limited this week, and this week would be the plan for him to do all the reps."
- "When you ask anybody on our team who some of our greatest leaders are, whether it's on or off the field, Marcus is somebody that constantly comes up," head coach Dan Quinn told reporters after Daniels suffered dislocated his elbow on Sept. 20.
- "He's one of the leaders we look to. In the time he and I have been together, we've had success. We're going to rally around him."
- Senators returned Monday from a recess, which began in the early morning hours Aug. 8.
- Monday’s remarks also came after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said while he hopes there are 60 votes, he didn’t know for sure if that was the case.
- “It’s great to have billions of dollars or millions of dollars and say that you’re going to fund it,” Cantwell said.
- However, Cruz and bill co-sponsor Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) said it was “guaranteed” to get a vote after the break.
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