NFL groups are formally turning their consideration to Week 5, and there is excellent news in Washington.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn mentioned Wednesday morning that franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels has been cleared to practice in full. Marcus Mariota went 1-1 in Daniels’ stead, beating the Las Vegas Raiders his first begin however shedding to the Atlanta Falcons final week.
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Daniels has been battling a knee sprain suffered in Week 2’s loss on the Green Bay Packers, and with the Philadelphia Eagles off to a 4-0 begin with room to enhance, the Commanders want Daniels again up and working.
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As for one other NFC playoff contender, the status of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and other key players is up in the air for Thursday’s recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams. Purdy is battling a toe injury and did not practice Tuesday, nor did huge receivers Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs). It looks like it’s going to be a race in opposition to time to see who’s wholesome for the journey to SoFi Stadium.
And the Cleveland Browns are making a giant transfer at quarterback, with third-round rookie Dillon Gabriel taking on the beginning job from veteran Joe Flacco. Gabriel’s first recreation might be in London Sunday in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings, which is not a great protection to face in any week, not to mention your first NFL begin. But Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned the choice was his.
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“[Gabriel] has handled everything well since he’s been on campus here. So just gonna have to support the young man,” Stefanski said Wednesday.
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