Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will return to practice this week but is considered a longshot to play vs. the Broncos on Sunday night, coach Dan Quinn said.

Daniels has not yet been cleared for contact. He's not played since dislocating his left, non-throwing elbow in a loss to Seattle on Nov. 2. Daniels did not require surgery nor was there any structural damage to his elbow. The Commanders did not place him on injured reserve, indicating hope at the time for a possible return.

Quinn said they did not discuss internally shutting Daniels down for the season. At the time of the injury Washington fell to 3-6. The Commanders are now 3-8 heading into Sunday's matchup vs. Denver (9-2) but have lost six consecutive games.

Quinn said he's still not sure when Daniels will

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