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Dan Quinn: Jayden Daniels Week-to-week; Marcus Mariota Named Captain

Dan Quinn spoke to reporters after Friday’s practice and confirmed several things that general manager Adam Peters said earlier today in an interview with the Junkies on 106.7-FM The Fan in Washington. Jayden Daniels isn’t getting surgery and he won’t be placed on injured reserve. He’s considered week-to-week, and the team is happy with the positive signs they’ve seen.

Quinn wouldn’t commit to the prospect any future surgery, and said the team’s record wouldn’t play into that decision. He also said no decision has been made about Daniels traveling with the team for their Week 4 game in London.

The Commanders had 14 players on their injury report on Wednesday who were either limited or not participating. Daniels and Nick Cross have already been ruled out, and Quinn said three other players were unlikely to be ready for Sunday’s home opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Frankie Luvu (groin) and Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) will be missing their second games, and Sam Cosmi (concussion) misses his first of the season.

No surgery/IR for Jayden Daniels:

HC Dan Quinn confirmed that Jayden Daniels will not be placed on IR and is considered week-to-week. More information to come about his recovery next week, but a positive sign for the team
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 25, 2026

Quinn said the #Commanders' 0-2 record didn't factor into Daniels' decision to forgo surgery.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) September 25, 2026

Team captain Marcus Mariota:

Our newest season-long captain ⭐️@NWFCU | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/np08KXUYE0
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 25, 2026

Marcus Mariota has been named a sixth season-long captain by the Commanders, Quinn said. The five other season-long captain came together and thought that the veteran QB deserved the honor
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 25, 2026

Injury updates:

Quinn also reiterated that Sam Cosmi, Frankie Luvu and Chig Okonkwo are unlikely to play Sunday.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 25, 2026

Quan Martin/Jeremy Reaves splitting time at safety:

Dan Quinn intimates that Quan Martin and Jeremy Reaves will partner up at safety with Nick Cross out.
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) September 25, 2026

Trey Amos injury non-update:

Quinn on Trey Amos and when he might come off IR: "no updates yet. But I can say the speed and on field work that to me is encouraging."
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 25, 2026

Sonny Styles’ green dot, leadership:

Dan Quinn praised Sonny Styles leadership and wearing the green dot, and said he hears it from the players on the sidelines, "Sonny's got it."
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) September 25, 2026

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