Why is Jayden Daniels not playing today vs Ravens? Is he injured? Here's the reason

Commanders announced that Daniels and 40 other players will not participate in the preseason finale.

Updated on: Aug 29, 2026, 04:08:33 IST

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in today’s NFL preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is also sitting out.

Why is Jayden Daniels not playing?

Daniels is sitting out as a precaution ahead of the regular season. The Commanders announced that Daniels and 40 other players will not participate in the preseason finale.

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The decision allows the team to avoid exposing its starting quarterback to unnecessary injury risk before the regular season begins.

With Daniels out, backups Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis are expected to take the snaps. Marcus Mariota is also unavailable because of an injury.

Full list of Commanders players not playing today

No. 0 CB Mike Sainristil

No. 1 RB Rachaad White

No. 2 CB Amik Robertson

No. 3 WR Stefon Diggs

No. 4 LB Frankie Luvu

No. 5 QB Jayden Daniels

No. 6 WR Dyami Brown

No. 8 QB Marcus Mariota

No. 13 WR Treylon Burks

No. 14 WR Antonio Williams

No. 17 WR Terry McLaurin

No. 20 S Quan Martin

No. 22 RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt

No. 23 CB Trey Amos

No. 25 S Nick Cross

No. 26 RB Jeremy McNichols

No. 30 CB Fabian Moreau

No. 31 S Rasul Douglas

No. 39 S Jeremy Reaves

No. 45 OLB K'Lavon Chaisson

No. 52 LB Sonny Styles

No. 54 LB Leo Chenal

No. 58 LB Jordan Magee

No. 67 OL Nick Allegretti

No. 71 T Andrew Wylie

No. 72 T Josh Conerly Jr.

No. 74 OL Brandon Coleman

No. 75 G Chris Paul

No. 76 G Sam Cosmi

No. 78 T Laremy Tunsil

No. 82 TE Ben Sinnott

No. 83 WR Jaylin Lane

No. 85 TE Chig Okonkwo

No. 87 TE John Bates

No. 90 DE Charles Omenihu

No. 91 DE Deatrich Wise Jr.

No. 92 OLB Dorance Armstrong

No. 94 DT Daron Payne

No. 95 DT Jer'Zhan Newton

No. 98 OLB Odafe Oweh

No. 99 DT Javon Kinlaw

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