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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’ return from an injury to his non-throwing shoulder didn’t last long as he left Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Daniels threw an interception to Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, who fumbled the ball to himself and nearly returned it for a touchdown. It was on the return that Daniels was injured again.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks to pass while being chased by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
As he ran back to try to cover Van Ginkel, Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers shoved Daniels to the ground. The second-year quarterback was trying to brace himself when he hit the ground on his injured left shoulder. He was able to run off the field but was immediately checked out by trainers.
Daniels was removed from the game in place of Marcus Mariota. He was listed as doubtful to return.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
He was 9-of-20 for 78 yards with the interception. He was fired twice.
The Commanders were held speechless when Daniels threw the interception. Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy found Josh Oliver for a touchdown on Minnesota’s ensuing drive.
Daniels initially dislocated his shoulder against the Seattle Seahawks. The Commanders faced backlash to hold him to a game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter.
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He missed the last three games with the injury, but Washington has been unsuccessful in getting back into the win column. Entering Week 14, Washington was on a seven-game losing streak.
