July 26, 2024; Ashburn, Virginia, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels interviews the media after morning practice on the third day of training camp at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jaden Daniels will play in next weekend’s preseason opener against the New York Jets, head coach Dan Quinn said Sunday.
The Commanders used the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Daniels, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.
“I think what we’ve probably been saying all along is that this is a complete process,” Quinn said Sunday. “Like, it’s not a secret at all, but it’s a process of how we prepare players. So, it’s important to play, to go play and be ready — not just Jayden, but everybody.”
Quinn did not say how long Daniels, 23, will play in Saturday’s game in East Rutherford, N.J.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh said earlier this week that his quarterback, 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers, was unlikely to play in the preseason. Rodgers is coming off a torn Achilles tendon he suffered in the first game of last season.
Daniels completed 72.2% of his passes for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns and 4 interceptions last season at LSU. He also rushed for 1,134 yards and 10 scores in 12 games.
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