.John Keim, ESPN Workers WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2013 after a job with the Washington Message. He started dealing with the staff in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers and also later on for the Washington Inspector. He has actually authored/co-authored 4 manuals. You can easily likewise listen to him on 'The John Keim File', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did certainly not practice Wednesday, but the rookie celebrity's status for Sunday's activity versus the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, who injured his ribs in the initial quarter of Sunday's victory over Carolina, was actually labeled as "week-to-week" by coach Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), nevertheless, stay confident that Daniels can easily play against Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a match countering the best 2 gamers decided on within this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, who substituted Daniels against Carolina, would begin Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn pointed out Daniels was planned to get treatment Wednesday and can join meetings and walk-throughs. Quinn did not point out whether Daniels would perform Thursday or even Friday, including that he would deal with the newbie's status once more after practice Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I would like to be sure he can completely express himself as well as do all the many things that he carries out, which makes him so unique and also exclusive," Quinn said.Daniels has gained appreciation since the spring for his prep work and also exactly how swiftly he picked up Washington's offense. He comes in to the facility around 5 a.m. and also commonly performs his personal walk-through a hr approximately later on, according to various resources. He has actually proceeded utilizing online truth innovation to aid him plan for video games, which he started carrying out at LSU final year.Wednesday denoted the very first Commanders process through which Daniels could not participate since he was actually composed in the spring season." The good news for him [is] there is actually a lot of banked agents on traits that he's done incredibly well," Quinn said.Daniels went through the accident on his first play from skirmish, a 46-yard run around ideal side through which he was tackled from the edge by one guardian as well as coming from overdue by an additional. Daniels fell awkwardly. He completed the collection, but just before the next belongings, he tried to throw a warm-up pass, pulled a face, mosted likely to the side project as well as hammered his helmet to the turf.Mariota accomplished 18 of 23 passes for 205 lawns as well as pair of touchdowns in the 40-7 gain Carolina." Our company've seen him play I know he is actually a wonderful player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner pointed out of Mariota. "I understand all he does is actually prep and wait on his possibility and that's what took place. He capitalized on the opportunity and also conformed that our company view him play all the time." On the other hand, Quinn claimed Daniels' attitude has actually "been actually great, just like you would certainly count on." Quinn added that Daniels will not be actually swayed to return as a result of the match including Williams." It concerns him as well as the readiness to get ready and also help our team," Quinn said. "That's why plenty of of his colleagues truly move towards him." Williams minimized the stories of the 2024 No. 1 selection facing off against the No. 2 selection, mentioning his "task is actually to go win video games on Thursdays, Sundays and also Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he really wants Daniels to participate in Sunday when asked whether he would certainly be let down if Daniels is actually sidelined along with an accident." No. I hope he participates in," Williams claimed. "Obviously you do not want to see good as well as wonderful gamers down, certainly not in games. It merely makes the activity much better. But no, I am actually not reliant off of that competition." Mariota, the No. 2 pick in the 2015 draft, claimed he can show to Daniels his take in having actually missed four games as a novice." Firstly, merely being brilliant as well as knowing what's most important," Mariota said. "Early on in my profession, you obtain quite developed approximately, 'I have actually got to play today, I've reached play recently.' In some cases it is actually paying attention to your health in the lasting." ESPN's Courtney Cronin brought about this file.