Jayden Daniels injury update: Ian Rapoport addresses likelihood Commanders QB plays vs. Raiders

by: Barkley Truax 1 hour ago BarkleyTruax

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is recovering from a knee sprain suffered during Week 2. His status for this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders remains to be seen.

Daniels did not practice on Wednesday and won’t until at least Friday. Now, NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed that the Commanders are taking a cautious approach to their young star’s injury.

“My feel, based on talking to sources involved in this situation, is that the team will err on the side of caution if there is any doubt at all in Jayden Daniels, who is battling a knee sprain, had an MRI after the game and got checked out again,” Rapoport said. “If there is any doubt in the world, if Jayden Daniels is not 100% — do not expect him to play.

“It is a long season. This is a team that does figure to be in the hunt, figures to be there at the end. They want to make sure their young star quarterback is healthy for as long as possible.”

Daniels suffered the injury in the 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Thursday. Earlier this week, Washington head coach Dan Quinn said he wanted to make sure Daniels can “absolutely be himself” in order to play this Sunday.

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