Dan Quinn: Jayden Daniels OUT, Marcus Mariota to start vs Colts

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced that Jayden Daniels won't play on Sunday, and Marcus Mariota will get the start in London against the Indianapolis Colts. Daniels will miss his second game after dislocating his left elbow in Week 2 vs the Cowboys. He traveled with the team, but has been limited in practice all week as he adjusts to a new brace.

Jayden Daniels OUT vs Colts:

Jayden Daniels will not play Sunday, via Dan Quinn just now. pic.twitter.com/BCvZxLJ2td

- Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) October 2, 2026

Dan Quinn said Jayden Daniels will be OUT on Sunday. Marcus Mariota will start again.

- Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 2, 2026

Quinn noted that it was "a huge step" for Daniels to practice on a limited basis throughout the week.

- Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 2, 2026

Marcus Mariota starts again:

Marcus Mariota will start Sunday for the Commanders

- JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 2, 2026

Frankie Luvu and Chig Okonkwo return:

Linebacker Frankie Luvu (groin) and tight end Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) will be available after missing the previous two games, Dan Quinn said.

- Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 2, 2026

Bringing Austin Ekeler back:

Quinn on bringing Austin Ekeler back:

"It was based on skillset we could add to the room"

- Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) October 2, 2026

Rachaad White:

Quinn on the status of Rachaad White:

"He did not practice all three days"

- Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) October 2, 2026

Chig Okonkwo

Chig Okonkwo: "I feel great ... ready to go"

- Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) October 2, 2026

Chig on the lack of TE production this season: As soon as I get back those numbers will increase

- Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) October 2, 2026