Commander’s Jayden Daniels leaves the game with an injury

Washington Commanders star Jayden Daniels injured his right leg Sunday in a game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Daniels took the snap out of the pistol formation and dropped back to pass in the third quarter. He pump faked to try to fool Cowboys linebacker Shemar James, who came after him untouched. As James tried to wrap him up, Daniels dropped the ball and his leg appeared to twist.

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The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year writhed in pain. He hobbled off the field and went straight into the blue medical tent.

He was officially listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. Marcus Mariota took over on offense for Daniels. Mariota threw a pick-six to Cowboys defensive back DaRon Bland.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels greets supporters as he takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

The second-year quarterback already missed some time with an injury earlier in the season. He entered the game against the Cowboys with 875 passing yards, seven touchdown passes and just one interception.

He was 12-of-222 with 156 passing yards, a touchdown pass to Zach Ertz and a rushing touchdown. He led the team with 35 rushing yards when he left.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels avoids a tackle by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Daniels is one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the NFL. He had 3,568 passing yards and 25 touchdown passes last season as the Commanders advanced to the NFC Championship.