Sources: Signs point to Daniels playing vs. Bears

Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior WriterOct 27, 2024, 01:00 AM ETClose ESPN NFL Insider
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Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four booksAll signs point to Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels playing Sunday against the Chicago Bears, league sources told ESPN.The Commanders still will need to see how Daniels is feeling Sunday in pregame warmups before making any final determination about whether he can start. But as one team official told ESPN said about Daniels: “He’s one tough-ass dude.”If Daniels does push through his rib injury and play, as he is trying to do, it would set up a battle between this season’s respective No. 1 and No. 2 draft picks — Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and Daniels.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedDaniels officially is listed as questionable for Sunday’s home game against the Bears. The Heisman Trophy winner did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but was a limited participant Friday and went…