Hogs Haven on Jayden Daniels
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Jayden Daniels got some preseason action in Saturday's game at Detroit... He still found the experience helpful as part of his preparation for the regular season... Those game reps were Daniels' first in a long time. He hasn't played in a football game of any kind since Dec. 7, 2025, in when he aggravated an injured elbow that shut him down for the season.
STACKED’s take
Daniels' limited preseason action fits controlled ramp-up plan post-elbow injury; Quinn reports excellent camp.
Daniels received limited but intentional preseason action (one drive, three plays) against Detroit on Saturday as part of a controlled ramp-up plan following his December 2025 elbow injury that ended his season. Head coach Dan Quinn adhered to a predetermined game plan rather than extending Daniels' snaps, prioritizing risk management while still providing live-game reps. Daniels acknowledged the value of the experience—'It was good to operationally go out there with live bullets'—and emphasized that preseason work, practice reps (including 45 plays in tough Wednesday/Thursday sessions), and coaching guidance are all part of his preparation for the 2026 regular season. Quinn noted Daniels is 'having an excellent camp' and praised his progress, indicating the quarterback is on track despite the conservative preseason usage.
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