Veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota is Daniels' backup, and he will start for the Commanders on Monday night. Mariota is in his second season with Washington.

Washington's playoff hopes are fading, but protecting their franchise quarterback matters more than chasing short-term wins

In two frustrating months, the Commanders’ quarterback has gone from a star on the rise to a weekly question mark because of multiple injuries.

During Thursday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes commented on not facing Jayden Daniels in Week 8 |@EdEastonJr

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that quarterback Jayden Daniels avoided a serious hamstring injury when he was hurt in last Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys, but he added that it might be significant enough to keep him from playing in Week 8.

Jay Glazer reported on all the quarterback injuries heading into Week 8 and provided updates on their statuses for their respective teams, including Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels,

With Jayden Daniels set to miss his third game on Monday night, Washington is off to an unexpectedly slow start.

The 2024 NFL Draft class provided immediate returns in Year 1 -- and the group continues to ascend this season. With that in mind, Bucky Brooks ranks his top 10 second-year pros. Which dynamic quarterback earns the No.