Dan Quinn remains noncommittal on preseason snaps for Jayden Daniels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was not used in the team's first preseason game. Coach Dan Quinn indicated a preference for giving veterans, including Daniels, game time but has not yet confirmed if he will play in the second preseason game. Daniels had a difficult 2025 season due to injuries and is seeking to demonstrate his abilities in 2026. Quinn noted Daniels showed impressive accuracy and command during training camp. Decisions regarding preseason play will hinge on the upcoming practice evaluations.
- •Jayden Daniels was held out of the first preseason game.
- •Dan Quinn has not decided on Daniels' participation in the second game.
- •Daniels is looking to rebound after an injury-plagued 2025 season.
- •Quinn noted Daniels' impressive play during training camp.
- •Game-time reps are seen as crucial for Daniels' evaluation.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Will Commanders' Dan Quinn play Jayden Daniels during the preseason?
"Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was held out of the first preseason game, but will he play any preseason snaps?
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