Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels addressed the condition of his left elbow on Thursday, telling reporters he holds no fear about aggravating the injury and that his availability for the weekend remains a fluid situation.
Daniels, speaking to ESPN, said he is "taking it day by day" regarding whether he will start against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in London. He also pushed back on the notion that the injury could affect his willingness to play his usual style.
"I play football," Daniels told ESPN, dismissing any suggestion that concern over re-injuring the elbow would change his approach on the field.
The comments, reported by ESPN's John Keim, leave the Commanders' quarterback situation unresolved as the team readies for its international matchup. The game against the Colts is scheduled for Sunday in London.
For Commanders supporters, the development carries immediate significance. A starting quarterback's health directly shapes the team's offensive game plan, and a day-to-day designation means the decision could stretch up to kickoff. The team has not announced a final determination on Daniels' status.
Daniels' insistence that he is unconcerned about a repeat injury offers at least some reassurance, though his own framing — taking the situation one day at a time — indicates the matter is not fully settled. Further updates are expected as Sunday's game in London approaches.
