Commanders QB Jayden Daniels won’t practice before Fri.
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MRI results revealed a sprained knee for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels after last week's 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers . Coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Monday that Daniels was considered "day-to-day," and his status for Sunday's Week 3 contest with the Raiders is unclear.
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota has been in Jayden Daniels' shoes. Mariota was once the second overall pick in an NFL draft (2015), played with the pressure of being expected to carry a franchise, and felt the pressure of playing through injury. Meeting with the media on Wednesday, Mariota shared that he and Daniels enjoy a real brotherhood.
The Washington Commanders are ready to compete in the NFC this season. To do that, they’ll need rising star Jayden Daniels to be available at quarterback. Unfortunately, for the time being, that’s up in the air for their next game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jayden Daniels is questionable to take the field for the Washington Commanders in Week 3 while dealing with a knee sprain, but it appears he's doing all he can in order to suit up with his teammates against the Raiders on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact: Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Tuesday that it would be difficult to start Fields in Week 3 against the Buccaneers if the veteran quarterback could not practice Wednesday or Thursday. That could leave the Jets in the hands of veteran journeyman Tyrod Taylor, lowering the fantasy upside of Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson.
The man saving football in D.C. wants to be in full control of his narrative and his agent—whom he calls Mom—is there to make sure it happens.
Mina Kimes warned Jayden Daniels’ hit-heavy play style “isn’t sustainable” after his injury scare, raising long-term durability concerns for the Commanders QB.
There's a positive update on the Washington Commanders' star QB. But as one player returns, the team's wide receiver room just got even thinner.