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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will not play in exhibition opener against Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington’s exhibition opener at New England, coach Dan Quinn said.

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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will not play in exhibition opener against the Patriots

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Friday, July 25, 2025, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington’s exhibition opener at New England, coach Dan Quinn said.

Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was among multiple players that did not travel. Mariota is working through a lower leg strain, Quinn said. That means quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Sam Hartman will handle the offense in Friday’s game.

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