Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is officially on the flight manifest to London for their Week 4 showdown with the Indianapolis Colts. While it still feels like a long shot, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the door for him to actually play is open, even if just the “slightest crack.” This isn’t just a sightseeing trip for Daniels; he’s traveling to practice with the team, a huge step after that dislocated left elbow he suffered in the Week 2 loss at Dallas.
He’s Practicing Already? What’s Going On?
Yep, you read that right. Daniels starts practicing with the team this week, kicking off his return to play process much faster than anyone might have expected. This kid’s been putting in the work, according to Quinn, who told reporters Monday, “He has been putting in the work. I am excited to get him back on the practice field.” This is huge, especially when you remember Daniels missed three games with the *same injury* back in 2025. This time around, the timeline is totally different. Quinn wouldn’t get into why, only saying they’re following doctor’s orders. “We’re just following the guidelines for him going through the process of him getting opinions from New York and L.A. sets the plan in motion,” Quinn explained, “We’ll stick to that.”
Other Key Guys Making The Trip, But Not Everyone
Daniels isn’t the only one making the transatlantic flight to get back on the practice field. Linebacker Frankie Luvu, who’s been dealing with a groin injury, and tight end Chig Okonkwo, with a hamstring issue, are also heading to London to get some reps in. However, the jury’s still out on guard Sam Cosmi and his concussion, plus safety Nick Cross who’s battling an internal injury/illness; they are not confirmed for practice. The team jets off Tuesday evening. Wednesday’s session will likely be more of a walk-through after the long journey, but Thursday is when things get serious. That full-speed practice will be the real test for Daniels, Luvu, and Okonkwo, giving the team a much better indication of their Week 4 status. Quinn sounds optimistic about it all, saying, “Once we get there, that’ll give us a little more of an indication of where we’re at and how we can go into that space. Just the fact that we’re working back into that space gives me optimism heading into the week about where we’re at from a health perspective.”
The Commanders play the Colts this Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. All eyes will be on that Thursday practice in London. If Daniels actually steps on that field against the Colts, it changes everything for their early season momentum. We’re watching to see if that “slightest crack” blows wide open.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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