Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was limited in practice Wednesday and says he feels good but that his playing status is 'up to the doctors.'
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He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio. was not on the practice field, putting his status in question for the Commanders when they play the Falcons . Daniels wore a brace on his left knee during practice, but said if he plays he's not sure yet if he'd need it in a game. He said he's never wore one in a game. "It's something to get used to," Daniels said."The doctors haven't said that decision yet, so that will be a conversation."And when asked if he feels any level of discomfort when on the field Daniels said,"No, I'm myself.""I feel good so I don't think affects me," he said. During the portion of practice open to the media, Daniels participated in individual throwing drills -- having to sturdy his stance with his sprained left knee. At times he rolled three steps to his left, turned and threw to his right. He'd mimic sliding in the pocket, then plant and throw. "He's doing everything you possibly can to get there," Washington coach Dan Quinn said."The guy's the ultimate competitor for us." Quinn said Daniels -- the 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year who had not missed a game until Sunday -- did some work Monday and was scheduled to increase his activity Tuesday.Green Bay Packers in Week 2 when he scrambled upfield and took a helmet to his left knee. He said he did not realize in the moment that he was hurt. "I'm a football player, you might take some shots here and there but it wasn't stopping me from finishing the game," Daniels said.started in place of Daniels and completed 15 of 21 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown. He also ran six times for 40 yards. His last start was in Week 13 of the 2022 season with Atlanta, whom the Commanders visit Sunday. Mariota started 13 games for the Falcons in 2022. In the last two seasons, in the nine quarters when he's had to replace an injured Daniels, Mariota has completed 48 of 62 passes for 573 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions. Washington is 3-0 in those games. "Super happy for him," Daniels said."He deserves everything. He's my biggest supporter so it was my turn last week to be his." McLaurin injured his right quad against the Raiders while being tackled as he lunged for the end zone at the end of what turned out to be a 56-yard catch with 4 minutes 47 seconds left in the third quarter. McLaurin bounced up, ready to celebrate what was initially ruled a touchdown.He has sought multiple opinions on the injury. "It's pretty normal that when you have something that a second opinion takes place," Quinn said."It's really common, almost every does that."
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