Jayden Daniels Avoided 'Significant' Injury, Commanders QB's Status vs. Chiefs TBD

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels avoided a "significant" hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday.

Quinn had told reporters on Sunday that Daniels would undergo an MRI on Monday.

Daniels exited in the third quarter after taking a sack and was quickly taken into the locker room before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest in the second half.

The Commanders initially ruled him questionable to return.

Daniels previously missed two games due to a knee sprain that he suffered in Washington's Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers before returning for the team's Week 5 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

It marked the first time Daniels was sidelined with an injury during his budding NFL career, as he appeared in all 17 games as a rookie last season.

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft quickly established himself as one of the league's top dual-threat quarterbacks, completing 69 percent of his throws for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions during his inaugural season.

Daniels also rushed for 891 yards and six touchdowns, with the former representing a new record for first-year quarterbacks. He was eventually recognized for his efforts by taking home Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.

The Commanders finished with a 12-5 record and advanced to the NFC Championship Game in Daniels' first season under center. They are now 3-4 following Sunday's loss.

Should Daniels be sidelined against Kansas City on Oct. 27, Marcus Mariota will likely fill in at quarterback.