LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders in action against the Cleveland Browns at FedExField on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws the ball during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 23: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after throwing a 27 yard touchdown pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium on September 23, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks on during the second quarter against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 17: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) makes a pass attempt in the first half during the game between the Washington Commanders and the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) LANDOVER, Md. - Jayden Daniels left the Washington Commanders’ game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday with what the team is calling a rib injury.
The rookie quarterback is questionable to return.
Daniels, who ran for 46 yards on the Commanders’ first offensive play, took a big hit after delivering a pass on third down of their opening possession. It was not clear exactly when he was injured.
He initially went to the bench but relocated to the blue medical tent for evaluation. After leaving the tent to go back on the field, Daniels slammed his helmet on the turf and returned to the tent.
He then walked off the sideline and down the tunnel to the locker room. Marcus Mariota replaced him.
The No. 2 pick out of LSU and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner entered as the favorite to win offensive rookie of the year honors.