Concerns were immediate when Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels went down when he had no business being on the field in the fourth quarter of another blowout loss on prime time. And if anyone was fortunate enough to avoid the replay, they should keep it that way.
Daniels was fighting right until the end. The same cannot be said of his teammates, who waved the white flag long before he got hurt. Washington's season is a lost cause, and increased scrutiny is deservedly coming onto head coach Dan Quinn and his staff.
Things didn't look promising for Daniels. Quinn said he wouldn't have any official information until further tests were done. But according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the issue is just as serious as first feared.
Commanders could be without Jayden Daniels for the rest of 2025
The respected insider confirmed that Daniels sustained a dislocated left elbow that will sideline him indefinitely. Depending on the MRI results, it's got the scope to end his 20025 campaign way ahead of time.
"Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis and help determine a recovery timeline. Daniels is expected to be sidelined indefinitely, but it is uncertain whether his season is over, according to sources. Despite the pressure and Washington trailing by 31 points Sunday night, Quinn said he did not consider taking Daniels out of the game."Adam Schefter
The Commanders were going nowhere fast, even with Daniels leading the charge. Without him, they have no hope whatsoever.
Nothing has gone right for the Commanders this season. Team reporters noted how the vibes seemed different over the summer, but they were ignored. This nightmare scenario is coming to life, and the constant stream of injury problems has done nothing to help the cause.
Daniels makes everything tick. He's the driving force, the franchise player who everyone looks to for inspiration. His expected absence will be sorely felt on the field, but it's going to shatter morale in the locker room.
More information will become available in the coming days. But if Schefter's report is accurate, and he's extremely well-connected in league circles, then Commanders fans should brace themselves for bad news.
If this team wasn't in meltdown mode before, it is now. And make no mistake, Washington's expectant fan base will be pointing the finger squarely at Quinn for leaving Daniels in the firing line so late into another demoralizing defeat.