Commanders' Jayden Daniels 'California Cool' Through Injury

Jayden Daniels has responded well to his first injury with the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 26, 2024

Oct 20, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been battling through his bruised rib injury he suffered in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers, hoping to be healthy enough to play this weekend against the Chicago Bears.

While the first injury for a rookie in the pros can be daunting, Commanders coach Dan Quinn has been impressed with Daniels and his ability to battle through adversity.

"I admire so much about his California cool side to him," Daniels said. "I wish I had some more of that in mind. Sometimes I'm calm like this, but under the water I'm like a duck going. And so, he really stayed true to his process of getting ready. And so, it's been a process. From a communication standpoint, has been good. Wanna make sure I'm always not just with him, but the other quarterbacks, the rest of the team. So, we've thrown a good week."

While Daniels' process this week has been different than it has in the past, he is still actively preparing to play against the Bears, but the Commanders will wait until just before kickoff to determine if he is healthy and ready to go.

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Published Oct 26, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

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