Jayden Daniels named starting QB for Washington Commanders
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 17: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) makes a pass attempt in the first half during the game between the Washington Commanders and the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in M
WASHINGTON - Jayden Daniels has been selected as the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders.
Coach Dan Quinn declared Daniels the starter on Monday after two preseason games and a couple of joint practices. Daniels was 12 of 15 for 123 yards at the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.
The No. 2 pick out of LSU was always expected to be Washington’s Week 1 QB. But Quinn did not want to make that decision before seeing how the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner would handle training camp.
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Daniels handled it as well as could be expected with help from veteran mentor Marcus Mariota.
"He went through the whole thing," Quinn said. "He didn’t miss a beat. He hit all the targets we put in front of him. He’s ready, and he’s earned the right to do that.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.