
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jaden Daniels will play in subsequent weekend’s preseason opener in opposition to the New York Jets, head coach Dan Quinn mentioned Sunday.
The Commanders used the second total decide within the 2024 NFL Draft to pick Daniels, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.
“I feel what we have most likely been saying all alongside is that this can be a full course of,” Quinn mentioned Sunday. “Like, it is not a secret in any respect, however it’s a means of how we put together gamers. So, it is vital to play, to go play and be prepared — not simply Jayden, however all people.”
Quinn didn’t say how lengthy Daniels, 23, will play in Saturday’s recreation in East Rutherford, N.J.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh mentioned earlier this week that his quarterback, 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers, was unlikely to play within the preseason. Rodgers is coming off a torn Achilles tendon he suffered within the first recreation of final season.
Daniels accomplished 72.2% of his passes for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns and 4 interceptions final season at LSU. He additionally rushed for 1,134 yards and 10 scores in 12 video games.
–Scene-level media