Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not suffer long-term damage to his ribs Sunday, and there's a chance he'll play Sunday against the Chicago Bears, coach Dan Quinn said Monday.
Quinn called Daniels «week-to-week» with a rib injury that he incurred on his first play from scrimmage, a 46-yard run in which he was tackled from behind by two Carolina Panthers, causing him to fall awkwardly, in Washington's 40-7 victory.
Daniels left the game after the Commanders' first series and did not return. «We're hopeful he can play,» Quinn said, «but we'll also make sure to take every precautionary step and do it smartly for the player and the man.» Washington (5-2) hosts Chicago (4-2) this Sunday in a game that would pit the top two quarterbacks picked in the 2024 draft.
The Bears selected Caleb Williams with the first pick; Washington chose Daniels at No. 2. But that matchup could be put on hold depending on how Daniels fares during the week of practice, starting with the first session Wednesday.