Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels participated in practice on a limited basis Wednesday as he attempts to work his way past a knee injury.
Daniels sustained his injury in the latter stages of Washington’s 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 11 and sat out last Sunday’s 41-24 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
“(Daniels) is doing everything you possibly can to get there,” Quinn said of the quarterback playing for the Commanders (2-1) in their road game against the Atlanta Falcons (1-2) on Sunday.
Daniels wore a brace on the left knee Wednesday and said he didn’t feel pain or discomfort. He also said it isn’t his decision when it comes to whether or not be plays against Atlanta.
“It’s up to the doctors, not my decision,” Daniels said.
Daniels took part in individual throwing drills and he rolled around and planted to test the knee, among other drills.
“I feel good so I don’t think (the knee) affects me,” Daniels said.
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who sustained a quadriceps injury during the third quarter against the Raiders, didn’t participate in practice on Wednesday.
ESPN reported on Tuesday that McLaurin was seeking additional opinions on the injury, which appeared to happen on a dive toward the end zone at the end of a 56-yard catch.
“It’s pretty normal that when you have something, that a second opinion takes place,” Quinn said. “It’s really common; almost everyone does that.”
With Daniels sidelined, veteran Marcus Mariota stepped up and was an efficient 15 of 21 for 207 yards and a touchdown versus the Raiders.
Daniels, 24, has connected on 59.7 percent of his passes for 433 yards and three TDs with no interceptions this season.
He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year last season after being selected second overall by the Commanders.
McLaurin, 30, has 10 catches for 149 yards this season. He hasn’t missed a start since 2020 and has a streak of 72 consecutive games played.
He entered the season with little on-field preparation following a protracted holdout that ended Aug. 25 when he signed a three-year contract extension.
McLaurin, a third-round draft pick in 2019, has 470 career receptions for 6,528 yards and 38 TDs in 100 games.
Four other Commanders missed practice due to injury: receiver Noah Brown (groin/knee), tight end John Bates (calf/groin), running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (knee) and safety Percy Butler (hip).
–Field Level Media
