Jayden Daniels Makes First Injury Report Appearance For Commanders

The Washington Commanders are currently without two key players.

Oct 20, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) walks off the field during the first quarter after an injury against the Carolina Panthers at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images / Amber Searls-Imagn Images

The Washington Commanders are building off a fifth victory of the season, taking down the Carolina Panthers 40-7 to propel their record to 5-2 in 2024. That should be a good thing, right? Not exactly. Early in the victory, Commanders star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a rib injury that will leave him with a "week-to-week" injury status.

There should be a slight amount of confidence for Washington, though, as Marcus Mariota took over under center and thrived as the signal-caller. The squad still scored 40 points and delivered a victory.

There was plenty of anticipation for the next game, as Daniels, the reigning No. 2 overall pick, was set to take on No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Daniels will likely miss the contest, and a win becomes that much more important for Washington.

Here's how the Commanders first injury report of the week played out:

DNP:

• QB Jayden Daniels, ribs
• OT Brandon Coleman, concussion
• TE Zach Ertz, rest

LP:

• G Nick Allegretti, ankle
• DE Dorance Armstrong, rib
• C Tyler Biadasz, thumb
• WR Dyami Brown, ankle
• DE Clelin Ferrell, knee
• LB Dante Fowler Jr., groin
• OT Cornelius Lucas, neck
• S Tyler Owens, shin

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Commanders head coach provided updates on Daniels and offensive tackle Brandon Coleman on Wednesday, stating that Coleman is still working through concussion protocols while Daniels was given a "week-by-week" injury designation.

Fortunately, the two aforementioned players are the only two non-participants with injuries. The other, tight end Zach Ertz, is due to rest. Having eight limited participants is far from ideal, but having them healthy on Sunday, even on a limited week of practice, would help substantially during Daniels' absence.

Despite playing the game on their home field, the Commanders are currently a three-point underdog to the Bears for Sunday's contest.

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