Commanders Get Encouraging Jayden Daniels Injury Update

News ArticlePublishedMay 02, 2026 at 04:44 PM EDTupdatedMay 02, 2026 at 04:45 PM EDTBy Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorAfter winning 12 games and making it to the NFC Championship Game, the Washington Commanders suffered a significant setback last season.The team went 5-12 and had to play a majority of the season without star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who missed 10 games last year with injuries to his knee (two games) hamstring (one game), and elbow (seven games).During an appearance on NFL Network’s “The Insiders,” Washington general manager Adam Peters updated where Daniels is amid his recovery from three different injuries while giving Commanders fans reason for optimism for the 2026 season.“He’s already jump-started [his recovery],” Peters said. “He’s had an incredible offseason. He’s really been diligent about working this offseason — he’s been out in L.A., but he’s working with his trainer out there, with his throwing coach, and he’s in great shape. He came back here Phase 1 and he looks great, he feels great, he’s healthy.”...What It MeansHaving Daniels fully healthy is arguably the most important things for the Commanders heading into next season.Backup Marcus Mariota played admirably in relief last year (61.2 completion percentage, 1,695 yards passing, 10 touchdowns,