Washington (AFP) – Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels avoided a long-term absence for a right hamstring injury, an MRI showed Monday, but Commanders coach Dan Quinn is uncertain he will be ready for Monday’s NFL game against Kansas City.
Daniels, a 24-year-old passer who was last year’s NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, was hurt in Sunday’s 44-22 loss at Dallas when his right leg twisted awkwardly as he was sacked by Cowboys linebacker Shemar James in the third quarter.
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“Good news. Not significant or long term,” Quinn said of the Daniels injury. “I don’t know the status for Monday night just yet. I’ll have a better sense as we get closer to it. Not a long-term thing but I just can’t answer tonight where I’m at with the game being Monday. I’ll have a better feel when we get to Thursday.”
Washington backup quarterback Marcus Mariota replaced Daniels to the finish and would be in position to start next Monday at Kansas City if Daniels cannot play. Daniels missed two games earlier this season with a left knee sprain.
The Commanders, off to a 3-4 start, have struggled with injuries this season. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has played in only three games due to a quad injury, while running back Austin Ekeler was lost for the season with an Achilles tendon injury and wide receiver Deebo Samuel did not play in Dallas due to a heel injury.
Quinn said Monday that defensive end Dorance Armstrong suffered a knee injury at Dallas and will miss the remainder of the season. “Our focus needs to be sharper. That’s the bare minimum,” Quinn said. “We’re going to dig in to find out how we improve upon that.”
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