NFL Injuries: Daniels Out, Kraft Questionable

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Washington Commanders’ signal-caller, Jayden Daniels, will not participate in Sunday’s match against the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Dan Quinn announced that Marcus Mariota will be the starting player.

“As initially stated, we will be meticulous regarding his return and ensure no steps are missed. We intend to be prudent, not just hasty,” Quinn commented. “The player invariably desires to engage at all times, emblematic of his competitive nature, which I commend, yet this remains our strategy.”

Daniels, who sustained a knee sprain during a Thursday night defeat to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2, engaged in limited practice on Friday, which wasn’t sufficient for the team to permit his game involvement. This marks the first instance of absence for the second-year quarterback in his budding NFL tenure.

While Daniels maintained participation in 2024, he was sidelined for a significant portion of a Week 7 contest against the Carolina Panthers due to a rib injury, and he sat out the latter half of the regular-season conclusion against the Dallas Cowboys because of leg discomfort. Mariota substituted Daniels on both occasions, excelling under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, achieving a combined 33 completions from 41 passes for 366 yards and four touchdowns across two Washington victories.

Important Notice

Despite Daniels’ assertion of being “fine” post the 27-18 loss to the Packers, his MRI scan revealed otherwise. He endured four sacks and six additional hits during the game.

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Further notable Week 3 injury details:

Tucker Kraft’s participation will be determined just before game time for the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Matt LaFleur’s Friday statement. The tight end avoided a severe knee injury during practice, with the injury subsequently classified as a “minor issue.” Placement on injured reserve is not being considered. “He must feel assured and receive clearance,” LaFleur stated.
A foot ailment kept San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy away from Week 2 action, and while Purdy seems to be recovering positively, head coach Kyle Shanahan communicated Friday that it’s “highly improbable” the fourth-year player will commence Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Mac Jones is anticipated to initiate his second consecutive start in Purdy’s stead. Jones achieved three touchdowns during a 26-21 triumph over the New Orleans Saints in their previous encounter.
Emeka Egbuka resumed practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday following his absence this week owing to a hip and groin injury. The rookie wide receiver from Ohio State is positioned second on the Bucs roster with 96 receiving yards and heads the team with three touchdown receptions. His status is listed as questionable.
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (questionable) had restricted participation in practice and it remains uncertain whether he will return for Sunday night’s match against the New York Giants. Worthy sustained a dislocated shoulder in Week 1 after colliding with tight end Travis Kelce. We’ll observe developments,” head coach Andy Reid remarked Friday.
Quarterback Justin Fields has already been declared ineligible for the New York Jets’ game against the Buccaneers due to a concussion incurred in Week 2.

Here’s an exhaustive overview of the Week 3 injury report (updates will be added as teams issue their reports):

HOUSTON TEXANS

CB Jaylin Smith (hamstring): INACTIVE

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

LG Wyatt Milum (knee): INACTIVE
LG Ezra Cleveland (ankle): uncertain

ATLANTA FALCONS

CB A.J. Terrell (hamstring): INACTIVE
WR Jamal Agnew (groin): INACTIVE
WR Casey Washington (concussion): INACTIVE
CB Mike Ford (groin): uncertain

CAROLINA PANTHERS

DT Tershawn Wharton (hamstring): INACTIVE
OLB Patrick Jones II (hamstring): INACTIVE
WR Xavier Legette (hamstring): uncertain

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

CB Decamerion Richardson (hamstring): uncertain

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

RB Austin Ekeler (Achilles): INACTIVE
QB Jayden Daniels (knee): INACTIVE

NEW YORK JETS

QB Justin Fields (concussion): INACTIVE
RB Kene Nwangwu (hamstring): INACTIVE
WR Josh Reynolds (hamstring): INACTIVE
DE Jermaine Johnson II (ankle): INACTIVE
DT Jay Tufele (illness): INACTIVE

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

WR Chris Godwin (ankle): INACTIVE
LT Tristan Wirfs (knee): INACTIVE
WR Emeka Egbuka (hip/groin): uncertain

LOS ANGELES RAMS

LG Steve Avila (ankle): unlikely
TE Colby Parkinson (shoulder): uncertain
DE Braden Fiske (oblique): uncertain

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

RB Will Shipley (oblique): INACTIVE
QB Tanner McKee (right thumb): uncertain

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

RG Max Scharping (knee): INACTIVE
LB Alex Highsmith (ankle): INACTIVE
CB Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring): INACTIVE
S DeShon Elliott (knee): INACTIVE

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring): uncertain
FB Jack Westover (hamstring): uncertain
DE Keion White (illness): uncertain

CINCINNATI BENGALS

DE Shemar Stewart (ankle): INACTIVE
CB Cam Taylor-Britt (hamstring): unlikely
CB DJ Turner II (hamstring): uncertain

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle): INACTIVE
C Ryan Kelly (concussion): INACTIVE
T Justin Skule (concussion): INACTIVE
T Christian Darrisaw (knee): uncertain
LB Austin Keys (groin): uncertain
S Harrison Smith (illness): uncertain
OLB Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion): uncertain

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

TE Tyler Warren (toe): uncertain
CB Charvarius Ward Sr. (concussion): uncertain

TENNESSEE TITANS

DT T’Vondre Sweat (ankle): INACTIVE
S Kevin Winston Jr. (hamstring): unlikely
CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (ankle): uncertain
RB Kalel Mullings (ankle): uncertain
WR Bryce Oliver (knee): uncertain
CB L’Jarius Sneed (back): uncertain
G Kevin Zeitler (biceps): uncertain

GREEN BAY PACKERS

WR Jayden Reed (clavicle, left foot): INACTIVE
TE Tucker Kraft (knee): uncertain
OT Zach Tom (oblique): uncertain

CLEVELAND BROWNS

DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee): INACTIVE
WR DeAndre Carter (concussion): uncertain
LT Jack Conklin (elbow): uncertain
LG Joel Bitonio (back): uncertain

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

G Dillon Radunz (toe): INACTIVE
DE Chase Young (calf): INACTIVE
T Taliese Fuaga (knee, back): uncertain

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

RB Zach Charbonnet (foot): unlikely
S Nick Emmanwori (ankle): unlikely
S Julian Love (hamstring): unlikely
CB Devon Witherspoon (knee): unlikely

DENVER BRONCOS

TE Evan Engram (back): INACTIVE
LB Dre Greenlaw (quad): INACTIVE

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

TE Will Dissly (knee): INACTIVE
S Elijah Molden (hamstring): INACTIVE
CB Cam Hart (hip): uncertain
LB Daiyan Henley (illness): uncertain

ARIZONA CARDINALS

CB Will Johnson (groin): unlikely
TE Tip Reiman (foot): uncertain
LT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee): uncertain
CB Max Melton (knee): uncertain
RG Will Hernandez (knee): uncertain

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

LT Spencer Burford (knee): INACTIVE
WR Jordan Watkins (calf): INACTIVE
LG Connor Colby (groin): uncertain
WR Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder): uncertain
QB Brock Purdy (toe/left shoulder): uncertain

DALLAS COWBOYS

CB DaRon Bland (foot): INACTIVE

CHICAGO BEARS

OL Kiran Amegadjie (elbow): INACTIVE
LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring): INACTIVE
DB Kyler Gordon (hamstring): INACTIVE
DB Jaylon Johnson (groin): INACTIVE
DB Jaylon Jones (hamstring): INACTIVE
LB D’Marco Jackson (hamstring): uncertain
RB D’Andre Swift (quad): uncertain

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

DE Mike Danna (quad): INACTIVE
CB Kristian Fulton (ankle): INACTIVE
WR Xavier Worthy (shoulder): uncertain
WR Jalen Royals (knee): uncertain

NEW YORK GIANTS

LB Darius Muasau (concussion/eye): INACTIVE
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf): unlikely
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. (foot): unlikely
DL Chauncey Golston (ankle): uncertain
WR Gunner Olszewski (back): uncertain
OT Andrew Thomas (foot): uncertain

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