Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was injured in the second half of his team’s Week 7 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
The injury occurred when Daniels was twisted awkwardly to the ground while being sacked by Shemar James, who landed on the quarterback’s ankle as he went to the ground. Daniels remained on the ground after the play and immediately reached for the back of his right leg.
Eventually, Daniels was able to hobble to the sidelines with help from Washington’s medical staff. He was brought to the blue medical tent for further evaluation but eventually exited and went to the locker room.
Jayden Daniels injury update
Commanders coach Dan Quinn gave reporters a small update about Daniels during his postgame news conference.
‘He definitely wanted to go back in,’ Quinn said. ‘He’ll get an MRI on his hamstring tomorrow.’
Quinn further specified Daniels could not have returned to the game regardless of the score. The 55-year-old coach told reporters he would have more information about the extent of the quarterback’s injury at his media availability Monday.
Daniels completed 12 of 22 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown before exiting the game. He also added 35 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Who is the Commanders backup quarterback?
Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota will take control of Washington’s offense with Daniels sidelined for the remainder of the game.
Mariota, 31, is in his second season with the Commanders and has made 76 starts during his career. He is 1-1 in relief of Daniels this season and has completed 64.6% of his passes for 363 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Commanders QB depth chart
The Commanders have three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. Below is a look at the pecking order among the group.
Jayden Daniels
Marcus Mariota
Josh Johnson
The Commanders also have Sam Hartman on the practice squad.
(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)