Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Receives Injury Update on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Hugh Green | Last updated Sep 22, 2025 4:15 PM ET

The Washington Commanders were without franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels on Sunday, as the former second overall pick missed the first game of his NFL career. Head coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders didn't seem to miss a beat without him, however.

Washington took down the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 thanks to the play of backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. He played phenomenally in the absence of Daniels, who was out due to a knee sprain he suffered in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers.

On Monday, Quinn provided an update on Daniels' injury and the possibility of him playing in Week 4.

Quinn said that Daniels remains day-to-day because of the knee sprain, and there is no clear timetable for his return, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter also said that because of how well Mariota played in Daniels' absence, there is no need for the Commanders to rush him back.

Daniels led the Commanders to a 1-1 record through the first two games of the 2025 season before his injury. Through two games, Daniels threw for 433 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.

This comes after Daniels had an incredible rookie campaign last season. He was selected to the Pro Bowl and took home AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors after throwing for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He also ran for 891 yards and six more scores on the ground.

On Sunday, with Daniels out, Mariota was fantastic. He totaled a pair of touchdowns while throwing for 207 yards and rushing for 40 more.

Although it is unclear at the moment if Daniels will be able to play this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Quinn and the rest of the Commanders know they are in good hands with Mariota under center.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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