Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels took part in a 60‑minute walk‑through practice on Wednesday in London, his first on‑field activity since suffering a dislocated left elbow in Week 2. The practice was held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the team prepares for its Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
Coach Dan Quinn emphasizes patience and process
Head coach Dan Quinn stressed that the team will not rush Daniels back into game action. “We won’t put him out there before he’s ready,” Quinn said. “That’s why it’s important to trust the process. But him being back on the field, that’s a good step for us.” Quinn added that Daniels’ pain tolerance is high and that the quarterback will receive more repetitions as the week progresses, depending on his functionality and strength.
Injury background and recent team performance
Daniels, 25, left the Commanders’ 37‑20 road loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 20 after the injury occurred on the final play of the first half. Since then, backup quarterback Marcus Mariota has taken over, throwing for 183 yards and three touchdowns in a 33‑31 home upset of the defending champion Seattle Seahawks.
With Daniels still on the injury list, Mariota is slated to start against the Colts, who also sit at 1‑2 on the season. Daniels missed five weeks after enduring the same elbow injury last season.
Daniels’ season statistics to date
Through two games this season, Daniels has completed 56.9% of his passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns. He has also contributed 100 rushing yards on 12 carries. The quarterback will continue to wear a black brace on his elbow, a piece of extra protection he plans to keep for the remainder of the season, according to ESPN.
Looking ahead
Quinn remains optimistic about Daniels’ recovery timeline, noting the quarterback’s strong drive to return. “His drive is always strong to return to play,” Quinn said. “Any athlete would probably tell you when you’re going through something a second time there’s a known entity of what the road looks like. He does know what that process looks like and the mobility and the strength.”
The Commanders will assess Daniels’ readiness after Wednesday’s walk‑through and determine whether he can suit up for the upcoming London game. The team’s focus remains on maintaining competitiveness while ensuring the health and long‑term performance of its starting quarterback.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
