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Robert Griffin III applauds Commanders for Jayden Daniels decision

The Washington Commanders announced that Jayden Daniels will not be playing in the Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a knee injury. Instead, backup quarterback Marcus Mariota will get the start.

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Robert Griffin III praises Washington Commanders for treating Jayden Daniels injury different than his

The Washington Commanders are sidelining quarterback Jayden Daniels for their game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Daniels is recovering from a knee injury.

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Marcus Mariota News / A to Z Sports / September 19

Marcus Mariota will be running a short-handed offense for the Commanders on Sunday with two major pieces out with an injury

The Washington Commanders have already ruled franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels out on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, with Marcus Mariota getting the start.

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Robert Griffin III applauds the Commanders' handling of injury to star QB Jayden Daniels: 'Bravo' · CBSSports.com

NFL Week 3 injury report: Commanders rule out Jayden Daniels, 49ers' Brock Purdy 'highly unlikely' to play · CBSSports.com

Why Commanders are using Robert Griffin III example to hold out injured QB Jayden Daniels · Sporting News

Fear of RGIII fallout shapes Commanders' handling of Jayden Daniels injury · Sporting News

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2025 season.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 19

Commanders' hidden gem could finally rise as unexpected chance emerges

The Washington Commanders' running back dynamic has taken a seismic shift. And an opportunity could be knocking for one player who's become something of an afterthought this season.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 19

The Commanders are making a much-needed change at a position to repair a decision that backfired already this season

The Washington Commanders have shown some flaws early in the season, but one has stood out above the rest in a big and surprising way so far. Going into the season, there were a lot of positions that seemed much improved top to bottom, and the offensive line was thankfully one of them.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Commanders to start Andrew Wylie at RG

After remaking their offensive line this offseason, the Commanders are still figuring out their best five-man starting combination.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 19

Commanders making major starting lineup change vs. Raiders

The Washington Commanders are making another change to the starting lineup ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. While Jayden Daniels is already out with a knee sprain, prompting Marcus Mariota to start over him at quarterback, the team is also generating a new offensive line combination.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 19

Kliff Kingsbury reveals what Commanders truly believe about Marcus Mariota

Jayden Daniels' status for Week 3 is now clear. There wasn't much sign of the Washington Commanders' star quarterback at practice this week. He's officially been ruled out, which brings veteran backup Marcus Mariota firmly under the microscope.

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Commanders make starting QB decision amid Jayden Daniels injury

Daniels suffered a knee sprain in Washington’s Week 2 loss.

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Commanders ready to expose a former friend who once fought beside them

If anyone knows what Las Vegas Raiders' safety Jeremy Chinn can and can’t do on a football field, it is Washington Commanders’ head coach Dan Quinn. Quinn watched Chinn break into the league with the Carolina Panthers back in 2020 when the Southern Illinois product finished as runner-up for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Commanders to start a new QB in Week 3

The Washington Commanders will be starting a new quarterback in Week 3. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is dealing with a knee injury that kept him out of practice for the entire week.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 19

Commanders veteran enters last chance saloon in Week 3 with spotlight burning

The Washington Commanders enter Week 3 at a crossroads. They are 1-1, so there is no need to press the panic button just yet, but head coach Dan Quinn can ill-afford any more early slip-ups in his quest to keep the team's momentum high.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 19