.John Keim, ESPN Workers WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2013 after a job along with the Washington Blog post. He started dealing with the group in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and also later for the Washington Inspector. He has actually authored/co-authored four books. You may likewise pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Record', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and also follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels carried out certainly not practice Wednesday, however the newbie superstar's status for Sunday's activity versus the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, who wounded his ribs in the 1st one-fourth of Sunday's victory over Carolina, was actually identified as "week-to-week" through trainer Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), however, remain enthusiastic that Daniels may play against Caleb Williams as well as the Bears (4-2) in a match countering the leading two players decided on in this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, who switched out Daniels against Carolina, would start Sunday if Daniels can not play.Quinn stated Daniels was actually planned to acquire therapy Wednesday as well as can join appointments and walk-throughs. Quinn performed certainly not point out whether Daniels will engage in Thursday or Friday, adding that he would certainly address the newbie's standing again after process Friday.Editor's Picks1 Related" I intend to see to it he can completely share himself and also do all things that he carries out, which makes him therefore one-of-a-kind and special," Quinn said.Daniels has gotten appreciation considering that the springtime for his prep work and just how swiftly he picked up Washington's outburst. He arrives to the facility around 5 a.m. and also often performs his personal walk-through a hr or two later, according to various sources. He has proceeded using virtual fact modern technology to assist him organize activities, which he began doing at LSU final year.Wednesday denoted the first Commanders practice in which Daniels could not get involved because he was composed in the spring season." The good news for him [is actually] there's a lot of banked agents on points that he is actually carried out remarkably properly," Quinn said.Daniels experienced the injury on his 1st play coming from skirmish, a 46-yard run around appropriate side in which he was actually handled coming from the edge by one guardian as well as from behind through an additional. Daniels fell unclearly. He finished the collection, yet before the next ownership, he tried to throw a workout elapsed, smirked, mosted likely to the sideline and also slammed his headgear to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 masquerade 205 backyards and 2 goals in the 40-7 gain Carolina." We have actually found him participate in I know he is actually an excellent gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner claimed of Mariota. "I know all he does is actually prepare and also await his possibility and also's what happened. He capitalized on the possibility and also conformed that we observe him participate in all the time." On the other hand, Quinn mentioned Daniels' attitude has actually "been actually fantastic, just like you will expect." Quinn added that Daniels won't be actually swayed to return as a result of the competition including Williams." It concerns him and also the preparedness to prepare yourself as well as help our crew," Quinn claimed. "That is actually why many of his allies truly move towards him." Williams downplayed the stories of the 2024 No. 1 selection facing off versus the No. 2 pick, stating his "job is actually to go win games on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams added that he desires Daniels to play Sunday when talked to whether he would certainly be actually let down if Daniels is actually sidelined along with a trauma." No. I wish he plays," Williams stated. "Certainly you do not wish to find great and great players down, certainly not in video games. It simply brings in the video game a lot better. However no, I'm certainly not reliant off of that competition." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draft, mentioned he may show Daniels his experience having actually skipped four games as a newbie." First and foremost, merely being actually clever as well as understanding what's crucial," Mariota pointed out. "Early on in my job, you acquire very worked up around, 'I've reached play today, I have actually got to play today.' Sometimes it's paying attention to your health in the long term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin added to this record.