Overview
- Head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Jayden Daniels has not been cleared for contact following his Week 14 elbow setback.
- Washington will keep Daniels off injured reserve so he can participate in practice as his rehab plan pivots toward 2026.
- Marcus Mariota will start the final three games for the 4-10 Commanders, with Josh Johnson in the backup role.
- Quinn and general manager Adam Peters delivered the decision to Daniels after discussions that included owner Josh Harris.
- Daniels’ injury-hit second year ends at seven games with 1,262 passing yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions after earlier knee and hamstring issues.