A few injured quarterbacks could be back sooner rather than later.
Following Sunday’s afternoon slate of games, FOX Sports NFL insider provided a few encouraging injury updates on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
For Dart, the only one of the three who played Sunday, a stint in the concussion protocol is on tap following his early exit in a loss to the Chicago Bears.
“I was told [Jaxson Dart] does have a concussion and shall be positioned within the concussion protocol,” Glazer mentioned. “They don’t seem to be too involved that it should be long-term. You do not know what the timing shall be clearly, as a result of he has to undergo all these steps. However they do not suppose it should be a long-term deal.”
Jay Glazer offers harm replace on Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, and Brock Purdy
Dart was taking part in lights out earlier than leaving for the blue medical tent after taking a success on a run close to the tip of the third quarter. The dynamic rookie completed 19-of-29 for 242 yards, together with six carries for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
Whereas Dart’s timeline is unclear, Glazer outlined clearer plans for Daniels and Purdy. Daniels was sidelined indefinitely after struggling a dislocated elbow in Week 9, however is ready to get re-evaluated quickly.
“Marcus Mariota’s going to start out for the following two weeks, however beginning quarterback Jayden Daniels, he’ll be evaluated after that to see how his dislocated elbow is coming again after which decide a timeline for when he can return,” Glazer mentioned.
The Commanders misplaced to the Detroit Lions, 44-22, on Sunday, falling to 3-7 on the yr. Washington will play the Miami Dolphins in Spain subsequent week earlier than its week. The Commanders host the Denver Broncos following their bye week.
As for Purdy, Glazer mentioned the Niners count on him “to return to the beginning lineup subsequent week, barring any setback this week.”
Purdy has been restricted in observe for the previous 4 weeks because of a toe harm, lacking eight of the 49ers’ first 10 video games this season. It was reported previous to Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams that had Purdy been energetic, he would’ve sat behind Mac Jones. Jones helped the 49ers get out to a 6-4 begin, however San Francisco misplaced to Los Angeles, 42-26, on Sunday.
The 49ers face the Arizona Cardinals subsequent week.
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