Jayden Daniels Cleared to Play Against Giants in Week 5

Jayden Daniels will return to play in Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Offensive coordinator David Blough confirmed that the Washington quarterback is 'full go' ahead of the Week 5 matchup. 'We’re looking forward to having him back,' Blough stated, according to ESPN. Daniels, 25, has missed the past two weeks due to an injury to his non-throwing elbow sustained during the Commanders’ Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The injury occurred when Daniels braced for a fall during the 37-20 defeat, aggravating a previous dislocation of the same elbow from the previous season. He participated fully in practice on Wednesday and will wear a black brace that keeps his elbow slightly bent for the remainder of the season. Daniels has indicated that the brace will not limit his performance. Selected by the Commanders with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Daniels aims for a successful season after his 2025 season was impacted by the elbow injury. In his rookie season in 2024, he threw for 3,568 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl selection and the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. The Commanders currently hold a 1-3 record, placing them at the bottom of the NFC East. Despite the team's slow start, head coach Dan Quinn expressed confidence in his players, noting the challenges posed by injuries. 'It is difficult to overcome some of the injuries, but I’m certain these are the right guys to battle and fight for it,' Quinn told reporters after the loss to the Cowboys. 'That will be really important to move us forward as we’re heading into a big division game.'