Concerns Arise Over Jayden Daniels' Knee After Packers Game
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels underwent an MRI on his knee following Thursday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Dan Quinn is expected to address the situation on Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET, providing updates on the rookie quarterback's condition.
MRI Results and Potential Impact
Reports from JP Finlay of 106.7 The Fan and NBC Sports Washington suggest "there are some concerns but not major." Finlay anticipates news from Quinn and believes Daniels will likely miss some practice time. The MRI, conducted on Friday morning, follows an in-game evaluation after Daniels appeared to sustain the injury during a fourth-quarter tackle.
Commanders' Plans and Backup Options
The Commanders are scheduled to host the Las Vegas Raiders next Sunday. The team's first official injury report will be released on Wednesday. Should Daniels be unavailable, veteran Marcus Mariota would step into the starting role, with Josh Johnson potentially being elevated to the backup position. The team will be hoping the 10 days between week 2 and week 3 will be enough to allow Daniels to recover.
Jayden Daniels' Previous Injury History
Daniels started all 17 games as a rookie in 2024, demonstrating his importance to the team with a 91% snap share. While a rib injury briefly sidelined him in Week 7, he didn't miss any significant time, even throwing a game-winning Hail Mary in the following game. With Austin Ekeler and Deatrich Wise already sidelined with season-ending injuries, the Commanders are hoping Daniels can avoid a similar fate.
