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Commanders reveal Jayden Daniels’ status ahead of Week 5 matchup with Giants

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Offensive coordinator David Blough announced that Jayden Daniels will play in Week 5 against an unnamed opponent after being sidelined for two weeks due to a non-throwing elbow injury. Daniels participated fully in Wednesday’s practice and will wear a black brace on his elbow for the remainder of the season, though he believes it won’t hinder his performance. Selected by the Commanders with the second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Daniels had a promising rookie year in 2024 but faced setbacks due to injuries last season.

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Jayden Daniels, the quarterback for the Washington Commanders, is set to return from injury in their Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Daniels missed the past two games due to a dislocated left elbow but participated fully in practice and will wear a black brace that keeps his elbow slightly bent. Despite concerns about his readiness, Coach John Harbaugh of the Giants emphasized preparing as if Daniels were 100 percent healthy. The Commanders' top receivers, Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, are also dealing with hamstring injuries, adding another layer of uncertainty to Washington's offense. On Sunday, Daniels led an early touchdown drive against the Giants, completing several passes and showing no apparent distress from his injury in rainy conditions.

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When asked about Daniels’ availability, offensive coordinator David Blough said that Washington quarterback is “full go” ahead of the Week 5 matchup. asserted

quarterback → ask → matchup

“We’re looking forward to having him back,” Blough added, according to ESPN. uncertain

Blough → look → ESPN

Daniels, 25, has been sidelined for the past two weeks after suffering an injury to his non-throwing elbow during the Commanders’ Week 2 loss to the Cowboys. asserted

Daniels → sideline → Cowboys

The injury — which came as Daniels braced a fall during the 37-20 loss — aggravated a previous dislocation to the same elbow that the QB endured last season. asserted

QB → come → that

Daniels, who was a full participant in practice Wednesday, will wear a black brace which keeps his elbow permanently bent slightly. asserted

elbow → wear → brace

He will have to wear the brace for the remainder of the season, but Daniels said last week that it will not limit his play. asserted

it → have → play

Daniels, who was selected by the Commanders with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is looking for a bounce back year after his 2025 season was derailed with the elbow injury. asserted

season → select → injury

In his rookie season in 2024, Daniels threw for 3,568 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, earning him his first Pro Bowl appearance and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. asserted

Daniels → throw → Year

The Commanders will be glad to bring back Daniels, as they currently sit at the bottom of the NFC East with a 1-3 record. asserted

they → bring → record

Despite the slow start, Washington head coach Dan Quinn said that he still “really believes” in his team, and noted how injuries have effected the team’s play. “It is difficult to overcome some of the injuries, but I’m certain these are the right guys to battle and fight for it,” Quinn told reporters following Washington’s loss to the Cowboys. asserted

Quinn → say → Cowboys

“And so I do think they are one of the more connected groups I’ve been around. asserted

I → think → groups

“That will be really important to move us forward as we’re heading into a big division game.” asserted

we → move → game

Commanders reveal Jayden Daniels’ status ahead of Week 5 matchup with Giants

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