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Jayden Daniels Avoids Surgery, Out Against Lions

11/7/2025

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Dan Quinn, the Washington Commanders head coach, announced Jayden Daniels has no ligament damage and will not require surgery.
An MRI confirmed the absence of serious injury and a potential return after the team's Week 12 bye.
Daniels was injured during a blowout loss to Seattle, landing awkwardly while evading defenders.
He will miss the next game against the Detroit Lions, and Marcus Mariota will start in his place.

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Dan Quinn, the Washington Commanders head coach, announced Jayden Daniels has no ligament damage and will not require surgery.
An MRI confirmed the absence of serious injury and a potential return after the team's Week 12 bye.
Daniels was injured during a blowout loss to Seattle, landing awkwardly while evading defenders.
He will miss the next game against the Detroit Lions, and Marcus Mariota will start in his place.