ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders ruled out quarterback Jayden Daniels for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders because of a knee sprain. Marcus Mariota will start in his place, and Josh Johnson will be Mariota’s backup. The Commanders treated this week much like they handled Week 8 last season, after Daniels suffered a rib injury and was uncertain to …
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Jayden Daniels out Sunday, Marcus Mariota will start for Commanders vs. Raiders
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Raiders, and Marcus Mariota will start. Washington coach Dan Quinn confirmed today that Daniels won’t play after suffering a knee injury last Thursday. Daniels wasn’t able to do much on the practice field this week, so the news that Mariota is starting came as no surprise. “We’ve …
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It looks like Marcus Mariota will be behind center to face his old team on Sunday. According to multiple reporters on the scene, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is not practicing on Friday as he continues to deal with a knee sprain. Head coach Dan Quinn noted earlier in the week that Daniels would have to do some practice work this …
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This story is part of Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Power List, honoring the 50 most influential figures in sports right now. Read more in the October issue and check out who made this year’s Power Couples, Power Siblings and the Next Generation. When Jayden Daniels was a little kid, he’d get invited to sleepovers at friends’ houses and the evening would …
Read More »Commanders vs Raiders Thursday Injury Report: Jayden Daniels misses another practice
The Washington Commanders held their second practice of the week today as they prepare to host the Las Vegas Raiders at Northwest Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Their last game was a rough one against the Packers in Green Bay. They had at least eight players injured during the short-week game, and three of them have already been …
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2025 NFL QB rankings, Week 3: Russell Wilson bounces back; Jayden Daniels exits top 10 NFL.com Justin Herbert tops NFL QB power rankings ahead of Week 3 USA Today Who are the NFL quarterback Winners and Losers from Week 2? Cleveland.com Week 3 QB Power Rankings: Who is No. 1? Where does Patrick Mahomes fall? CBS Sports 2025 NFL quarterback rankings ahead of Week …
Read More »Jayden Daniels “preparing mentally” on Thursday, Marcus Mariota taking practice reps
Thursday’s practice is going to look a lot like Wednesday’s workout for the Commanders. Quarterback Jayden Daniels did not practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said at a Wednesday press conference that Marcus Mariota will be getting the on-field work while Daniels tries to stay sharp in other ways. “He’s preparing mentally,” Kingsbury …
Read More »Pete Carroll: Raiders are preparing as if Jayden Daniels will play on Sunday
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels isn’t practicing today because of a knee injury, but the Raiders expect him to play against them on Sunday. Raiders coach Pete Carroll said today that the Commanders think it will be Daniels they’re facing in Washington. “We have to prepare for him playing. The bet is probably that he will. They might not practice him …
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John KeimSep 17, 2025, 05:17 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on ‘The John Keim …
Read More »Jayden Daniels not practicing; Commanders sign Preston Smith to bolster defense – The Washington Post
Jayden Daniels not practicing; Commanders sign Preston Smith to bolster defense The Washington Post Commanders’ Daniels has knee injury, status iffy ESPN Jayden Daniels won’t practice on Wednesday NBC Sports 2025 NFL Week 3 Buzz: Vikings Place Aaron Jones on Injured Reserve FOX Sports Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has knee injury, status uncertain vs. Raiders – The Athletic The New York Times Source link
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