Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the host New York Giants, head coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.
Marcus Mariota will draw back in under center for the Commanders (3-10) in place of Daniels, who landed hard on his left elbow during last Sunday’s 31-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Daniels previously dislocated his left elbow during a 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 2.
Per Quinn, Daniels did not suffer structural damage to the elbow, and the Commanders — who are eliminated from postseason contention — are not talking about shutting him down for the season.
“As far as what decisions are ahead, we haven’t gone down that road,” Quinn said. “He’s working really hard to get back with the guys.”
Mariota replaced Daniels last Sunday and completed 2 of 4 passes for 30 yards and an interception as Washington lost its eighth straight contest.
Mariota, 32, has completed 62.9% of his passes for 1,389 yards with nine touchdowns and seven interceptions in nine games (six starts) this season.
Daniels, 24, has connected on 60.6% of his passes for 1,262 yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions in seven starts 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.
