Daniels returns to full practice; Sunday remains the next checkpoint

Jayden Daniels returned to full participation at Wednesday’s Commanders practice, taking another step toward facing the New York Giants on Sunday. Washington’s October 7 injury report lists the quarterback’s left elbow injury and marks him as a full participant.

The update moves his preparation forward, but it does not turn the rest of the week into a formality. The team’s practice report says Daniels is on track to start if the process goes well. Full participation on Wednesday is the verified development; the game decision still depends on how the week unfolds.

In Wednesday’s press conference, Dan Quinn discussed protecting Daniels’ elbow if he plays. His answer focuses on the steps Washington can practice before the game.

The preparation question is how to keep the quarterback effective while reinforcing ways to protect himself at the end of a play. Washington’s official practice account describes an emphasis on sliding, throwing the ball away and securing possession when going to the ground.

Daniels said in the team’s October 7 media interview that he was still getting comfortable with the brace on his non-throwing arm. He had not yet carried the ball with it and had discussed ball-carrying technique with the running backs. Practice could help him prepare, but he noted that it did not expose him to the contact he would face in a game.

The next useful updates will come from the rest of the week’s practice participation and the team’s game-status decision. Wednesday supplied evidence of progress. Sunday against the Giants is the test that progress is intended to make possible.