Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will make his first start in a month when he faces the host Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis, head coach Dan Quinn announced Friday.
Daniels last started for Washington on Nov. 2 when he sustained a dislocated left elbow during the late stages of Washington’s 38-14 setback to the Seattle Seahawks. The Commanders were trailing 38-7 with just over seven minutes in the game when Daniels was injured while attempting to brace for his fall following a tackle.
He was a full participant in practices Thursday and Friday for the Commanders (3-9), who are mired in a seven-game losing streak heading into the clash versus the Vikings (4-8).
“It’s important for him, for his teammates,” Quinn said of Daniels being back on the field on gameday despite Washington being well out of wild-card reach.
“All these (games) matter. As he’s developing there are certain things he has to work on, too, to be as competitive and take care of things.”
Daniels, 24, has completed 62.5% of his passes for 1,184 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions in six games this season.
He threw for 3,568 yards with 25 touchdowns while rushing for 891 yards and six scores last season to earn NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
