Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Sidelined for Colts Matchup

WHO:

commanders.com - Linebacker Frankie Luvu and tight end Chig Okonkwo will both be back in the lineup after a good week of practice.

Heavy NFL - Jayden Daniels, quarterback for the Washington Commanders

commanders.com - Dan Quinn, head coach of the Washington Commanders

commanders.com - Marcus Mariota, quarterback for the Washington Commanders

commanders.com - David Blough, offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders

commanders.com - Frankie Luvu, linebacker and team captain for the Washington Commanders

commanders.com - Chig Okonkwo, tight end for the Washington Commanders

WHAT:

commanders.com - Head coach Dan Quinn stated, "He had a great week," referring to Jayden Daniels' limited participation in practice.

commanders.com - Quinn noted that Daniels' brace does not affect his throwing motion or any other activity on the field but prevents him from fully extending his left arm.

commanders.com - Quinn emphasized that Daniels being on the field less than two weeks after sustaining the injury was "a big deal."

commanders.com - Quinn remarked, "For him to get back, that's a big step for us...to see what it would look like and where it would go."

commanders.com - Head coach Dan Quinn stated that Jayden Daniels could return this season but will need to wear a brace to prevent re-injuring his arm.

commanders.com - Quinn described Daniels being on the field less than two weeks after sustaining the injury as "a big deal."

commanders.com - Offensive coordinator David Blough noted that Marcus Mariota's mental preparation was a significant asset in the previous game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Heavy NFL - Jayden Daniels has been ruled out of the Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts.

commanders.com - Marcus Mariota will make his second start of the season in place of Daniels.

commanders.com - Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys.

commanders.com - Mariota completed 61% of his passes for 183 yards in the previous game against the Seattle Seahawks, leading the Commanders to a 33-31 victory.

commanders.com - Daniels was a limited participant in all three practices leading up to the game.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The Washington Commanders are in London for a game against the Indianapolis Colts.

WHEN:

commanders.com - The game against the Indianapolis Colts is part of Week 4 of the NFL season.

WHY:

commanders.com - Daniels' injury required him to wear a brace to prevent re-injury, which does not affect his throwing motion but limits his arm extension.

commanders.com - Dan Quinn stated that having Daniels back on the field, even in a limited capacity, is a "huge positive step" for the team.

HOW:

commanders.com - Quinn described Daniels as "a true competitor, both on and off the field," highlighting his extra work to be cleared for play.

commanders.com - Quinn emphasized that Daniels has been putting in extra work to be cleared for play as soon as possible, stating, "He is a true competitor, both on and off the field."

commanders.com - Daniels has been putting in extra work to be cleared for play as soon as possible.

commanders.com - The Commanders will reevaluate Daniels next week after he gets a full week of practice.

Head coach Dan Quinn praised Jayden Daniels for having a great week in practice, despite limited participation due to an injury. Quinn noted that while Daniels' brace prevents him from fully extending his left arm, it does not affect his throwing motion or other activities on the field, emphasizing that his return less than two weeks after the injury is a significant achievement. Describing Daniels as "a true competitor," Quinn highlighted the extra effort he put in to be cleared for play, indicating the importance of his presence on the team.