Jayden Daniels Injury Update: QB Reveals Optimism for Week 5 vs. Chargers

Daniels will practice fully, clearing the way for a return in Week 5 against the Chargers.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to return to practice on Wednesday. / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will return to practice on Wednesday as a full participant, according to Washington head coach Dan Quinn.

Daniels, who has missed the last two games due to a knee sprain suffered in Week 2 vs. Green Bay, appears set to return to the starting lineup this Sunday in Los Angeles against the Chargers.

"I plan on going out there Sunday, so yeah," Daniels said when asked by reporters on Wednesday if he was feeling better.

Last week, Daniels was a limited participant in practice last Wednesday and Thursday, but he did not practice Friday ahead of the Commanders' 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 4.

Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota has gone 1-1 as the starter with Daniels out, completing 64.6% of his passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns to one interception. While Mariota has managed the offense fine with Daniels out, the return of the second-year star will certainly be a boon to Washington's offense.

Daniels has completed 59.7% of his throws in his two starts this season for 433 yards and three touchdowns to no interceptions. He has also rushed 18 times for 85 yards.

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