Jayden Daniels, rookie quarterback for the Washington Commanders injured his ribs during a game against the Carolina Panthers and exited the field. He is currently listed as questionable for return. Daniels was injured during the first offensive play after executing a successful pass on third down. He had run for 46 yards prior to his injury. Although the exact point of his injury remains unclear, Daniels initially took to the bench before being moved to the blue medical tent for an evaluation.
While in the tent, Daniels returned to the field, but his display of frustration indicated his condition had not improved. He slammed his helmet and returned to the medical tent. Subsequently, the rookie quarterback walked off the field and disappeared down the tunnel leading to the locker room, replaced by Marcus Mariota.
Daniels was the number 2 pick from Louisiana State University (LSU) and was the recipient of the 2023 Heisman Trophy, making him a strong candidate for the offensive rookie of the year award. This development not only comes as a blow for the Commanders but also for many who had expectations of Daniels finishing his rookie year on a high note.
The Associated Press, responsible for reporting the news, offered no additional details on the severity of Daniels’ injury or the anticipated timeline for his return. As such, uncertainties over his candidacy for the offensive rookie of the year honor still linger, given his remarkable performance prior to the injury.
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