Jayden Daniels will miss another game, but the door is open for a possible return next week.
The former LSU Heisman Trophy winner has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup with the Colts in London, keeping him sidelined for the second straight week as he continues to recover from a dislocated left elbow suffered in the Commanders’ Week 1 loss to the Cowboys. Washington kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
Daniels did get back on the practice field this week, even if only in a limited role. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Friday that the quarterback’s work was encouraging.
“He had a great week. It was awesome to have him back on the field in a limited fashion,” commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday.
Quinn also said Daniels tends to push the envelope when it comes to recovery.
“Typical for him, he’s more ready than you expect,” Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday. “That’s just kind of how he is, but we’ll get the whole week for him and get back at it.”
Daniels opted against surgery on the elbow, a choice that avoided a potentially season-ending outcome. It’s the third time the injury has surfaced for him; he missed four weeks after dislocating the same elbow last season, and his year ended when the issue was aggravated again. Washington did not place him on injured reserve, and Daniels is reportedly hoping to return as soon as possible with a brace on his left arm.
Quinn said the team will keep evaluating him as next week approaches.
“We’ll see where we are next week, when he gets a full week of practice all the way through,” Quinn said. “But, typical of him, he was working very hard to get back, doing everything he can behind the scenes to do that as fast as he can. He is a true competitor on and off the field.”
If all goes well, Daniels’ next chance to suit up comes in Week 5 against the Giants in Washington.
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