.John Keim, ESPN Team WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He began covering the group in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers and eventually for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored 4 publications. You can easily likewise pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Document', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and observe him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels performed certainly not practice Wednesday, however the newbie star's standing for Sunday's video game against the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, who injured his ribs in the initial fourth of Sunday's success over Carolina, was actually tagged as "week-to-week" by trainer Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), however, stay hopeful that Daniels can bet Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a match pitting the leading pair of gamers picked in this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that changed Daniels against Carolina, would certainly begin Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn pointed out Daniels was set up to receive treatment Wednesday as well as can join conferences and also walk-throughs. Quinn carried out certainly not claim whether Daniels will perform Thursday or Friday, incorporating that he would resolve the novice's status once again after method Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I intend to be sure he can totally share himself and perform all the many things that he carries out, which makes him therefore distinct and exclusive," Quinn said.Daniels has made appreciation given that the spring for his prep work as well as just how rapidly he picked up Washington's offense. He shows up to the location around 5 a.m. as well as commonly administers his own walk-through a hr or two later on, depending on to a number of sources. He has continued utilizing digital fact innovation to assist him prepare for activities, which he started doing at LSU last year.Wednesday denoted the first Commanders process through which Daniels could not get involved given that he was made in the springtime." The good news for him [is actually] there is actually a bunch of banked repetitions on factors that he is actually done especially effectively," Quinn said.Daniels suffered the trauma on his first play coming from scrimmage, a 46-yard run around right side through which he was addressed from the side through one protector as well as from overdue through another. Daniels dropped awkwardly. He ended up the collection, yet just before the upcoming property, he tried to throw a workout elapsed, grimaced, mosted likely to the subsidiary as well as hammered his helmet to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 masquerade 205 yards and also 2 goals in the 40-7 draw Carolina." Our experts've found him participate in I recognize he is actually a wonderful player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner stated of Mariota. "I understand all he does is prep as well as wait for his possibility and that's what took place. He benefited from the opportunity as well as conformed that our experts observe him participate in constantly." Meanwhile, Quinn pointed out Daniels' mindset has actually "been actually awesome, similar to you would certainly count on." Quinn added that Daniels won't be actually persuaded to send back as a result of the matchup featuring Williams." It concerns him and the readiness to get ready as well as aid our team," Quinn mentioned. "That is actually why plenty of of his teammates definitely are attracted towards him." Williams understated the stories of the 2024 No. 1 pick challenging versus the No. 2 choice, stating his "task is to go win activities on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams included that he yearns for Daniels to play Sunday when asked whether he would be actually let down if Daniels is sidelined along with a trauma." No. I hope he participates in," Williams stated. "Definitely you don't desire to observe excellent as well as fantastic players down, certainly not in games. It simply brings in the activity a lot better. However no, I am actually certainly not reliant off of that match." Mariota, the No. 2 selection in the 2015 draft, claimed he may provide Daniels his experience having missed out on four activities as a newbie." Primarily, simply being wise and recognizing what's essential," Mariota claimed. "At an early stage in my profession, you get very developed around, 'I've got to play recently, I have actually got to play today.' In some cases it is actually focusing on your health in the long-term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin brought about this report.