Jayden Daniels will return to the starting lineup as the Washington Commanders face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday , giving the franchise a needed boost as it begins a two-game road trip in Week 14. Washington enters the matchup at 3-9, while Minnesota sits at 4-8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on FOX.

Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the decision on Friday after the second-year quarterback was fully cleared to play. Daniels participated as a full participant in practice for the first time since suffering a dislocated elbow, signaling his likely availability ahead of the official announcement.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the update earlier Friday in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“#Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has been fully cleared and will start on Sunday against

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