Jayden Daniels travels to London with the Commanders, while Sam Cosmi and Nick Cross stay ahead of the Colts game.
Washington Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels remains uncertain for the team’s upcoming game as he continues to work his way back from an elbow injury. Before their game against the Indianapolis Colts, Washington waived two players, but Daniels was notably not among those unavailable for Sunday’s game.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Sam Cosmi and Nick Cross will not travel to London with the Commanders due to their respective injuries and illnesses.
“Commander G Sam Cosmi (Concussion/Throat) and S Nick Cross (Illness) are not traveling with the team tonight in London and have not been cleared for Sunday’s game against the Colts,” Schefter reported.
Daniels traveled with the team, though his presence on the trip does not mean he will be cleared to play against Indianapolis. His status remains dependent on how he responds to upcoming practices and tests.
Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Daniels is expected to participate in a limited capacity while the team is in England.
“Yeah, just like a return to play process that we set for where it is at, different than just running and throwing, kind of the whole process for it. But he’ll definitely be participating in some fashion as we go. But we will take it through tomorrow, and Wednesday will be a lighter practice for us. So, we will really ramp up our work when we get there on Thursday,” said Quinn.
Daniels suffered a dislocation of his non-throwing left elbow on the final play of the first half during Washington’s Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
When Daniels previously dislocated the same elbow last season, he missed four weeks of action. However, following the latest injury, general manager Adam Peters confirmed that the Commanders will not place their starting quarterback on injured reserve.
Due to the injury, Daniels sat out their game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Veteran backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stepped in for Daniels in Week 3 and guided Washington to a dramatic 33-31 win over Seattle.
Until Daniels receives full clearance for contact, Mariota is expected to remain the Commanders’ starter.
Washington Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels remains uncertain for the team’s upcoming game as he continues to work his way back from an elbow injury. Before their game against the Indianapolis Colts, Washington waived two players, but Daniels was notably not among those unavailable for Sunday’s game.