Commanders' Dan Quinn offers Jayden Daniels injury update deadline

Adam Schultz

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Washington Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels is in doubt for the Week 3 clash against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a knee sprain, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Rapoport stated that it wouldn't surprise him if Daniels sat out Week 3, and for the Commanders, it wouldn't be ideal if he does miss what could be a crucial game for the NFC East franchise.

However, there will be a timeline for when we can expect to learn more about Daniels' availability, and for head coach Dan Quinn, that could be as early as Wednesday.

"He did have an MRI, and he has already begun his return to play process with us," Quinn said of Daniels. "He is truly day-to-day. What does that mean for Sunday? I can't tell you that now. I'll have more to share on that when we get to Wednesday and practice and what that would look like. But in the return to play, he and any of the guys would have to hit all of the markers for us to get back and do our thing."

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Daniels in race against time to prove fitness

While it is thought to be a minor knee sprain, for Daniels to hit all of the markers in his recovery, as Quinn stated, he is going to have to have a practice or two under his belt so the coaching staff can fully evaluate his progress.

We are only in Week 3, so there doesn't need to be any rush to get Jayden back on the field, because like it or not, the Commanders' success in 2025 is all on No. 5's shoulders. It would be super tough to win without him long-term. So, wrap him in bubble wrap now.

So, we will wait for Wednesday and the next update on Daniels to see how well he is trending to be able to hit the field against the Raiders.

But don't be shocked if he doesn't.

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Adam Schultz

Adam Schultz is a freelance writer at The Sporting News. An Australian journalist with years of experience covering the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL, Adam has interviewed several high-profile athletes in Australia for various sites and brings a unique view on the NFL.