.John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He signed up with ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Blog post. He began covering the crew in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers as well as later for the Washington Supervisor. He has actually authored/co-authored four publications. You can also listen closely to him on 'The John Keim Document', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond radio, and also observe him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels carried out certainly not exercise Wednesday, yet the rookie star's standing for Sunday's video game against the Chicago Bears remains uncertain.Daniels, that wounded his ribs in the first fourth of Sunday's success over Carolina, was tagged as "week-to-week" through trainer Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), however, stay confident that Daniels can bet Caleb Williams and the Bears (4-2) in a matchup countering the top 2 players picked in this particular year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that changed Daniels against Carolina, would begin Sunday if Daniels can not play.Quinn claimed Daniels was actually booked to obtain treatment Wednesday and also can participate in meetings as well as walk-throughs. Quinn did certainly not claim whether Daniels would certainly exercise Thursday or Friday, adding that he will resolve the rookie's condition once again after process Friday.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I intend to make certain he may totally share himself and also carry out all the many things that he carries out, that makes him so unique as well as special," Quinn said.Daniels has earned approval due to the fact that the spring for his planning as well as exactly how swiftly he picked up Washington's offense. He comes in to the facility around 5 a.m. and frequently conducts his very own walk-through a hr or two eventually, according to various sources. He has carried on utilizing virtual truth innovation to aid him prepare for activities, which he started performing at LSU last year.Wednesday denoted the initial Commanders method through which Daniels could not get involved due to the fact that he was drafted in the spring season." Fortunately for him [is] there's a bunch of banked repetitions on things that he's done remarkably well," Quinn said.Daniels experienced the injury on his 1st play from scrimmage, a 46-yard rollick correct side through which he was dealt with from the edge by one defender and also coming from behind by one more. Daniels dropped unclearly. He finished the collection, yet prior to the upcoming property, he sought to toss a warm-up elapsed, pulled a face, went to the sideline and knocked his headgear to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 masquerade 205 backyards and also pair of goals in the 40-7 sway Carolina." Our company have actually found him participate in I understand he's a wonderful gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner mentioned of Mariota. "I know all he does is actually ready as well as wait on his chance and also's what occurred. He took advantage of the possibility as well as played the game that we observe him participate in constantly." At the same time, Quinn pointed out Daniels' attitude has "been awesome, similar to you 'd anticipate." Quinn incorporated that Daniels will not be actually swayed to return as a result of the match including Williams." It concerns him and also the readiness to get ready and assist our crew," Quinn mentioned. "That's why many of his allies actually are attracted towards him." Williams downplayed the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 selection facing off versus the No. 2 choice, saying his "task is to go gain video games on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams included that he really wants Daniels to participate in Sunday when talked to whether he will be actually dissatisfied if Daniels is sidelined along with an accident." No. I hope he participates in," Williams stated. "Obviously you don't desire to find really good and also great gamers down, not in video games. It only makes the activity a lot better. Yet no, I am actually not reliant off of that match." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draft, said he may share with Daniels his encounter having skipped 4 activities as a rookie." Initially, just being actually intelligent as well as comprehending what's most important," Mariota stated. "Beforehand in my career, you get really developed approximately, 'I've reached play today, I've reached play this week.' Often it is actually focusing on your health and wellness in the lasting." ESPN's Courtney Cronin contributed to this document.