.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 an assignment with the Washington Message. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers and also later for the Washington Examiner. He has actually authored/co-authored 4 books. You can additionally listen closely to him on 'The John Keim File', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, as well as follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels performed not exercise Wednesday, however the newbie star's condition for Sunday's video game against the Chicago Bears remains uncertain.Daniels, that injured his ribs in the 1st quarter of Sunday's triumph over Carolina, was classified as "week-to-week" through coach Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), nevertheless, remain hopeful that Daniels can bet Caleb Williams and the Bears (4-2) in a matchup pitting the leading pair of players chosen within this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that replaced Daniels versus Carolina, will begin Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn claimed Daniels was arranged to obtain procedure Wednesday and also can easily join appointments and also walk-throughs. Quinn performed certainly not claim whether Daniels would perform Thursday or even Friday, incorporating that he would address the newbie's status once more after practice Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I want to make certain he can totally show himself and also do all things that he carries out, which makes him thus one-of-a-kind and exclusive," Quinn said.Daniels has actually gotten praise since the spring season for his planning and also exactly how swiftly he picked up Washington's offense. He arrives to the center around 5 a.m. and commonly administers his very own walk-through a hr or two later on, depending on to several resources. He has continued making use of digital reality innovation to assist him plan for video games, which he started carrying out at LSU final year.Wednesday noted the 1st Leaders process in which Daniels couldn't get involved because he was prepared in the spring." The good news for him [is actually] there is actually a considerable amount of banked repetitions on factors that he's carried out especially effectively," Quinn said.Daniels went through the accident on his initial play coming from skirmish, a 46-yard run around correct side in which he was addressed from the side through one protector as well as coming from overdue by yet another. Daniels dropped awkwardly. He completed the set, but just before the next belongings, he tried to toss a workout pass, pulled a face, went to the subsidiary and also pounded his headgear to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 masquerade 205 backyards and 2 goals in the 40-7 win over Carolina." Our company've observed him participate in I recognize he is actually a fantastic player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner claimed of Mariota. "I understand all he does is actually prep as well as await his option which's what happened. He benefited from the opportunity and played the game that our experts see him play regularly." At the same time, Quinn said Daniels' attitude has "been amazing, much like you would certainly expect." Quinn included that Daniels won't be swayed to come back due to the match including Williams." It has to do with him and also the preparedness to prepare yourself and assist our group," Quinn pointed out. "That is actually why so many of his colleagues definitely are attracted towards him." Williams downplayed the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 pick challenging versus the No. 2 selection, saying his "work is actually to go win activities on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays. That's it." Williams added that he wants Daniels to play Sunday when inquired whether he would be disappointed if Daniels is actually sidelined along with a personal injury." No. I hope he participates in," Williams stated. "Undoubtedly you don't prefer to view good and also fantastic players down, certainly not in activities. It simply makes the video game better. However no, I am actually certainly not reliant off of that matchup." Mariota, the No. 2 pick in the 2015 draught, mentioned he can share with Daniels his encounter having skipped 4 games as a rookie." First and foremost, only being actually smart and understanding what's crucial," Mariota stated. "Early on in my profession, you obtain extremely developed approximately, 'I've got to play today, I've reached play this week.' Sometimes it is actually paying attention to your wellness in the long term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin contributed to this report.