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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

Dan Quinn remains noncommittal on preseason snaps for Jayden Daniels

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders’ Dan Quinn Fires 1 Line on Jayden Daniels Playing in Preseason Week 2
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What they're saying

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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn briefly discussed Thursday whether quarterback Jayden Daniels would play in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. The post Commanders’ Dan Quinn Fires 1 Line on Jayden Daniels Playing in Preseason Week 2 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports