Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels left their game against the Carolina Panthers early Sunday afternoon with a rib injury.
Daniels left in the first quarter after making some tough shots after running with the ball on their first drive, setting up a field goal and putting them up 10-0 after the defense opened the game with a pick 6. Daniels was seen clutching his ribs as he stood up after a tackle, and in very obvious pain on the sideline as he worked with trainers.
After trying to throw the ball a bit down the sideline, Daniels then left for the locker room. He hit his helmet hard on the ground as he left the field at Northwest Stadium.
Backup Marcus Mariota came in to replace him. The commanders said returning with a rib injury was questionable. Daniels went 2-of-2 for 6 yards through the air, and he had three carries for 50 yards on the ground going out.
Daniels has dominated this season, his first in the league after his Heisman Trophy campaign at LSU last fall. The rookie entered Sunday’s matchup with 1,404 yards and six touchdowns with just two interceptions while leading the Commanders to a 4-2 start. He has thrown for at least 230 yards in every game except his NFL debut, and he posted a four-game win streak before losing 30-23 to the Baltimore Ravens last week. Daniels went 24 of 35 for 269 yards with two touchdowns in that loss.
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