Jayden Daniels Returns to Practice: Commanders Survivor Read

Jayden Daniels is back on the practice field — with a caveat

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since dislocating his left elbow in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys. The timing of his return to game action was the big question at his Thursday press conference, and Daniels wasn't committing to anything — he described his status as taking it "day by day."

That's the full picture from the facts: a quarterback back at practice, but no firm green light to play.

What it means for your survivor pick

Until Daniels is cleared and clearly healthy, Washington is a shaky survivor option. An elbow injury serious enough to knock a starting quarterback out of game action is exactly the kind of uncertainty you want to avoid when one wrong week ends your run. Even if he suits up, a QB easing back from a dislocated elbow and feeling his way through it is a reason for caution, not confidence.

The smart move is to wait for a definitive practice report and an official game status before trusting the Commanders — and if you have a cleaner option elsewhere this week, take it and keep Washington in your back pocket. New to this? Brush up on how survivor pools work, and if you want a fresh board to play, you can start a free survivor pool and track the week-to-week calls yourself.