Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will play in subsequent weekend’s preseason opener in opposition to the New York Jets, head coach Dan Quinn mentioned Sunday.
The Commanders used the second total choose of the 2024 NFL Draft on Daniels, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.
“I believe we have in all probability mentioned all of it alongside there’s been a complete course of,” Quinn mentioned Sunday. “Like, it isn’t been a secret in any respect however a technique of how we will go get guys prepared. So, the video games are necessary, to go and play and prepare — not simply with Jayden, however with everyone.”
Quinn didn’t disclose how lengthy Daniels, 23, would play in Saturday’s sport in East Rutherford, N.J.
Jets coach Robert Saleh mentioned earlier this week it was unlikely his quarterback, 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers, would play within the preseason. Rodgers is coming off a torn Achilles sustained within the opening sport final season.
Daniels accomplished 72.2 p.c of his passes for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns and 4 interceptions final season at LSU. He additionally rushed for 1,134 yards and 10 scores in 12 video games.
–Area Stage Media