.John Keim, ESPN Personnel WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He signed up with ESPN in 2013 after a job with the Washington Blog post. He started covering the staff in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers as well as eventually for the Washington Supervisor. He has authored/co-authored four manuals. You can easily likewise listen closely to him on 'The John Keim Record', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels carried out certainly not engage in Wednesday, but the novice celebrity's condition for Sunday's game versus the Chicago Bears stays uncertain.Daniels, that hurt his ribs in the initial fourth of Sunday's triumph over Carolina, was actually tagged as "week-to-week" through trainer Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), having said that, continue to be enthusiastic that Daniels may play against Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a competition matching the leading 2 gamers picked in this particular year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that changed Daniels versus Carolina, would begin Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn pointed out Daniels was planned to obtain treatment Wednesday and can easily join conferences as well as walk-throughs. Quinn performed certainly not claim whether Daniels would certainly perform Thursday or Friday, incorporating that he would resolve the newbie's condition again after practice Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I wish to make certain he may completely show himself and perform all things that he does, which makes him therefore special and unique," Quinn said.Daniels has earned appreciation since the springtime for his prep work as well as how promptly he grabbed Washington's offense. He shows up to the resource around 5 a.m. and typically performs his very own walk-through a hr approximately later, according to a number of sources. He has actually continued using digital truth modern technology to aid him organize games, which he started performing at LSU last year.Wednesday noted the initial Leaders practice through which Daniels couldn't participate due to the fact that he was made in the springtime." The bright side for him [is] there is actually a bunch of banked repetitions on factors that he's performed exceptionally well," Quinn said.Daniels went through the trauma on his initial play from scrimmage, a 46-yard rollick appropriate side through which he was actually addressed from the edge through one protector as well as from overdue through yet another. Daniels dropped unclearly. He ended up the collection, yet before the following belongings, he attempted to throw a workout successfully pass, grimaced, mosted likely to the subsidiary and hammered his headgear to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards and 2 goals in the 40-7 gain Carolina." Our team've found him participate in I know he's a terrific gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner said of Mariota. "I understand all he carries out is ready and also expect his opportunity and that's what happened. He took advantage of the opportunity and also conformed that we find him play all the time." On the other hand, Quinn stated Daniels' perspective has "been awesome, much like you will expect." Quinn incorporated that Daniels won't be guided to send back as a result of the match including Williams." It concerns him and the readiness to prepare yourself as well as help our team," Quinn mentioned. "That is actually why so many of his colleagues truly gravitate in the direction of him." Williams minimized the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 choice taking on versus the No. 2 choice, stating his "job is actually to go gain activities on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he really wants Daniels to participate in Sunday when asked whether he would be actually disappointed if Daniels is sidelined with an accident." No. I wish he plays," Williams claimed. "Definitely you do not want to view great and also fantastic gamers down, certainly not in video games. It merely brings in the activity much better. However no, I am actually not reliant off of that competition." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draught, mentioned he can show Daniels his take in having skipped four activities as a newbie." Firstly, only being wise and also recognizing what is actually crucial," Mariota claimed. "At an early stage in my profession, you obtain very worked up approximately, 'I've got to play recently, I've got to play recently.' Often it's paying attention to your health in the long-term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin brought about this report.