July 26, 2024; Ashburn, Virginia, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels interviews the media after morning apply on the third day of coaching camp at Commanders Park. Obligatory Credit score: Jeff Burke-USA TODAY Sports activities Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jaden Daniels will play in subsequent weekend’s preseason opener towards the New York Jets, head coach Dan Quinn stated Sunday.
The Commanders used the second general choose within the 2024 NFL Draft to pick out Daniels, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.
“I believe what we have in all probability been saying all alongside is that it is a full course of,” Quinn stated Sunday. “Like, it isn’t a secret in any respect, however it’s a technique of how we put together gamers. So, it is vital to play, to go play and be prepared — not simply Jayden, however everyone.”
Quinn didn’t say how lengthy Daniels, 23, will play in Saturday’s recreation in East Rutherford, N.J.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh stated earlier this week that his quarterback, 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers, was unlikely to play within the preseason. Rodgers is coming off a torn Achilles tendon he suffered within the first recreation of final season.
Daniels accomplished 72.2% 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.
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