.John Keim, ESPN Workers WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2013 after an assignment with the Washington Article. He began covering the crew in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers as well as later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four publications. You can additionally listen closely to him on 'The John Keim File', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, as well as observe him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not practice Wednesday, yet the novice star's status for Sunday's activity versus the Chicago Bears remains uncertain.Daniels, that injured his ribs in the very first quarter of Sunday's victory over Carolina, was actually tagged as "week-to-week" by instructor Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), nevertheless, remain hopeful that Daniels may bet Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a competition pitting the leading pair of gamers decided on in this particular year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that switched out Daniels versus Carolina, would begin Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn stated Daniels was set up to receive procedure Wednesday and may participate in conferences and walk-throughs. Quinn performed certainly not say whether Daniels would certainly practice Thursday or even Friday, incorporating that he will address the rookie's condition again after process Friday.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I intend to ensure he may fully express himself and perform all things that he performs, which makes him thus special and also exclusive," Quinn said.Daniels has made appreciation due to the fact that the springtime for his planning and exactly how quickly he got Washington's outburst. He gets here to the resource around 5 a.m. and also frequently performs his personal walk-through an hour or so later, according to several sources. He has actually carried on making use of digital truth technology to help him prepare for activities, which he started performing at LSU final year.Wednesday noted the initial Commanders process through which Daniels couldn't get involved because he was actually drafted in the springtime." The good news for him [is] there's a bunch of banked agents on points that he's performed extremely properly," Quinn said.Daniels endured the accident on his initial play from skirmish, a 46-yard run around appropriate side in which he was addressed from the edge through one guardian as well as from behind through an additional. Daniels dropped unclearly. He finished the series, however before the next ownership, he sought to throw a workout elapsed, pulled a face, visited the side project as well as slammed his helmet to the turf.Mariota accomplished 18 of 23 masquerade 205 lawns as well as two goals in the 40-7 gain Carolina." Our experts've viewed him play I know he's a terrific player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner claimed of Mariota. "I recognize all he carries out is prep as well as wait for his option and that's what occurred. He benefited from the possibility as well as conformed that our company observe him participate in constantly." At the same time, Quinn stated Daniels' attitude has actually "been actually fantastic, much like you 'd anticipate." Quinn incorporated that Daniels will not be actually persuaded to return as a result of the match featuring Williams." It has to do with him and also the readiness to prepare and help our group," Quinn said. "That is actually why numerous of his allies actually are attracted towards him." Williams minimized the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 choice facing off versus the No. 2 selection, stating his "work is to go gain activities on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams added that he yearns for Daniels to play Sunday when inquired whether he will be let down if Daniels is actually sidelined with an accident." No. I hope he participates in," Williams said. "Definitely you don't want to find good as well as fantastic gamers down, certainly not in activities. It only creates the activity a lot better. However no, I'm certainly not reliant off of that matchup." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draft, stated he may show Daniels his take in having actually skipped four video games as a newbie." Most importantly, merely being actually brilliant and also recognizing what is actually crucial," Mariota claimed. "Beforehand in my job, you get really worked up approximately, 'I have actually come to play recently, I've got to play recently.' Sometimes it's paying attention to your wellness in the long-term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin helped in this document.