The Washington Commanders are giving rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels every possible chance to suit up for their Week 8 clash with the Chicago Bears.
Daniels suffered a rib injury in Washington’s 40-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers that forced him out of the game early in the second quarter. After trying to return to the field on the ensuing drive in obvious pain, he headed to the locker room. Shortly after, the 2024 No. 2 NFL Draft pick was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
Thankfully, the issue doesn’t appear to be serious. Nonetheless, Daniels’ status against the Bears is up in the air. But with a potentially thrilling matchup versus Chicago and this year’s first overall selection, Caleb Williams, Washington is taking his availability to the eleventh hour…