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Barry Werner

Will Jayden Daniels play this week? Injury update for Commanders QB

There is hope and potential for a great rookie quarterback matchup on Sunday when the Washington Commanders play host to the Chicago Bears. The Bears will start No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. The Commanders hope to start Jayden Daniels, the second overall choice. However, Daniels has a rib injury.

This could be a meeting of the last two Heisman winners

Jayden Daniels injury update

Jayden Daniels was injured in last week’s game with the Carolina Panthers. The Commanders rolled but Marcus Mariota had to come in to finish the rout.

“I want to play but it’s not my decision,” he said. “It feels better, but I’ve still got some time. I’ve still got some marks I need to hit so they feel comfortable putting me out there.”

How long has Jayden Daniels been out?

Daniels left Sunday’s game with the Panthers after suffering injured ribs

Washington Commanders’ quarterback depth chart

Daniels is No. 1 on the Commanders’ depth chart. Mariota follows along with Jeff Driskel and Sam Hartman.

 

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