The Washington Commanders claim the earliest we could see electric-but-brittle starter Jayden Daniels back on the field is Week 13, though it is important to note that the organization did not place him on the injured list after he dislocated his non-throwing elbow in Week 9. That was a tad surprising. The Commanders have lost five consecutive games and are 3-7 entering this week against the Miami Dolphins.
He kept his star signal-caller on the field when the result on Sunday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks was already decided. Although he later admitted that it was an oversight, that didn't stop the fierce criticism from arriving. Quinn's been more despondent than usual in front of the media this week. He knows it was a significant lapse in judgment, and the Commanders are going to suffer.
Daniels was still in the game during a blowout versus the Seahawks, midway through the fourth quarter. He fell awkwardly after striving to get into the end zone, and the concern was immediate. Anyone fortunate enough not to see the replay should keep it that way; it was a gruesome fall that saw a cast immediately being placed on the signal-caller's left arm.
Jayden Daniels became the No. 2 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft after a sensational campaign at LSU, during which his stock soared en route to winning the Heisman Trophy. The Washington Commanders recognized his special gifts, and he completely shifted the franchise's direction during a rookie campaign for the ages. Daniels also made strong connections with his former Tigers teammates. Malik Nabers developed a close friendship with the signal-caller, although they are now friendly rivals after he was drafted by the New York Giants. Another was Brian Thomas Jr., who is finding life difficult with the Jacksonville Jaguars this time around despite going over 1,200 receiving yards in Year 1 of his professional career.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, a source told ESPN's John Keim and Jeremy Fowler. Daniels is suffering from a low-grade right hamstring strain, a source told ESPN. It is not considered a long-term injury, but the Commanders don't want him to tweak it, a source said. Marcus Mariota will start against the Chiefs.