Daniels: Minor hamstring injury, but Armstrong out with ACL

Jayden Daniels Avoids Serious Injury, But Armstrong Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered no long-term damage to his right hamstring, an MRI revealed, coach Dan Quinn reported on Monday. However, Daniels’ availability for the October 27 game against the Kansas City Chiefs remains uncertain.

It wasn’t significant.

Dan Quinn

On the other hand, the Commanders received bad news about defensive end Dorance Armstrong. He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, which will sideline him for the rest of the season, during Sunday’s 44-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Washington has lost two starting defensive ends this season. Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a quadriceps tear in Week 2. Backup Javontae Jean-Baptiste suffered a pectoral muscle tear, also sidelining him for the season, in Week 4. Armstrong, who entered the game battling a hamstring injury and injured his knee on the first series, leads Washington with 5.5 sacks. The team’s defense has been struggling and currently ranks 21st in points allowed and 27th in yards allowed.

It’s tough for us. I’m disappointed for him; he was starting to make his mark.

Dan Quinn

At least the Commanders can breathe easy regarding Daniels. Quinn said he will know more about the quarterback’s status when the team resumes training on Thursday. Daniels injured his right hamstring with 11 minutes and 53 seconds remaining in the third quarter, when linebacker Shemar James had a free route to him, causing Daniels to stop throwing a short pass. Daniels tried to bring the ball down, but James hit him for a fumble. If he can’t play against the Chiefs, Marcus Mariota would replace him as the starter.