Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in today’s NFL preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is also sitting out.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and quarterback Jayden Daniels share a laugh before an NFL preseason football game in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Daniels is sitting out as a precaution ahead of the regular season. The Commanders announced that Daniels and 40 other players will not participate in the preseason finale.
Deep Dive
Why is Jayden Daniels sitting out the preseason finale against the Ravens?
Jayden Daniels is sitting out as a precaution ahead of the regular season to avoid exposing himself to unnecessary injury risk.
Who will take the snaps for the Commanders with Jayden Daniels unavailable?
With Jayden Daniels out, backups Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis are expected to take the snaps in the preseason finale.
What led to the meme surrounding Jayden Daniels and the No. 5 jersey number?
The meme originated from a dispute over LSU giving No. 5 to DJ Pickett, a number Daniels wore and claimed, leading fans to jokingly suggest he needs to approve any use of it.
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The decision allows the team to avoid exposing its starting quarterback to unnecessary injury risk before the regular season begins.
With Daniels out, backups Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis are expected to take the snaps. Marcus Mariota is also unavailable because of an injury.
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