Commanders' Week 3 injury report brings bad news while Seahawks feature a big return
The Commanders will be shorthanded on Sunday, while the Seahawks get their quarterback back.
The Washington Commanders faced a challenging injury report on Friday, with quarterback Jayden Daniels ruling out for Sunday's home opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Adam Peters, the team's GM, informed fans that Daniels did not require surgery but the timeline for his return remains uncertain. Marcus Mariota will take over as the starter for Washington.
Injuries also plagued the Commanders' defense. Strong safety Nick Cross played every snap last week despite an internal injury and was subsequently ruled out. Left tackle Brandon Coleman, defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, and right guard Sam Cosmi all suffered injuries in last week's game and will all play on Sunday, although Cosmi remains sidelined due to concussion concerns. Head coach Dan Quinn acknowledged the substantial void this leaves on the offensive line.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels also suffered a dislocated left elbow, which he had previously dislocated in November. Marcus Mariota steps up as the starting quarterback for Washington.
On the other side, the Seahawks received some positive news. Starting quarterback Sam Darnold returns from a glute injury, having shown strong form in Seattle's previous win against Washington last season. However, the Seahawks will be without safeties Julian Love and Ty Okada.
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