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Dan Quinn Updates Jayden Daniels's Status As Commanders QB Returns to Practice

Daniels missed the team's Week 3 contest with a sprained knee, but is considered "day-to-day."

Madison Williams

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice after spraining his knee.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice after spraining his knee. / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Jayden Daniels missed the Commanders' 41-24 win over the Raiders on Sunday after he sprained his knee in Week 2. Following Sunday's contest, Washington coach Dan Quinn said the quarterback was considered "day-to-day," essentially opening the possibility of him returning in Week 4.

Daniels made another step in that direction on Wednesday when he returned to practice for the first time since his injury. He was a limited participant. There's no official word on Daniels's availability for this upcoming Sunday's game vs. the Falcons, but so far, things are looking good.

Quinn gave more of an update during his Wednesday press conference.

"He'll continue his return to play process and you will see him out there today in limited fashion," Quinn said of Daniels. "We'll continue to rely on the medical team to fully clear him, but what I can say is man, he's doing everything you possibly can to get there."

Jayden Daniels Comments on Chances to Play in Week 4

When Daniels made his way to the podium on Wednesday, he was sporting a brace, something he's never worn in a game before. The quarterback said his availability is dependent on what the doctors decide when Sunday comes around. But, he said he got some runs in on Wednesday leading him to express that he's done "enough to feel good if I play on Sunday.”

In Daniels's absence, backup quarterback Marcus Mariota led the Commanders to a 41-24 victory over the Raiders. He completed 15 of 21 passes for 207 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 40 yards and one touchdown.

If Daniels can't play in Week 4, Mariota will take the reins once again against Atlanta.

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Madison Williams
MADISON WILLIAMS

Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining SI in 2022, Williams worked at The Sporting News. Having graduated from Augustana College, she completed a master’s in sports media at Northwestern University. She is a dog mom and an avid reader.

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