Jayden Daniels Ends Season Early

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In a significant move, the Washington Commanders announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels will not return for the rest of the 2025 season. Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn made the announcement during a recent press conference.

Jayden Daniels’ Injury Status

Daniels has struggled with a dislocated elbow suffered in a game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 2. Although he returned to the field on December 7 against the Minnesota Vikings, he aggravated the injury, making contact clearance uncertain. As a result, the team decided to shut him down for the final three games of the season.

Commanders’ Recent Performance

This decision follows the Commanders snapping an eight-game losing streak with a victory over the New York Giants. Despite the challenges, the team had hoped to see Daniels back on the field, even after being eliminated from playoff contention.

Upcoming Games

The Commanders are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday evening, with kickoff at 5 PM on FOX. This match is the first of two encounters between the NFC East rivals over a three-week period.

Transition to Marcus Mariota

In Daniels’ absence, Marcus Mariota will take over as the starting quarterback. He previously served as a backup for the Eagles and has completed 62% of his passes this season, amassing 1,600 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, resulting in an 87.0 QB rating.

Impact of Daniels’ Performance

Jayden Daniels was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and was named the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. Last season, he led the Commanders to the NFC Championship Game. However, injuries have limited his appearances this season. Overall, he played only seven games in 2025, posting a completion rate of 60.6%, totaling 1,262 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions for an 88.1 QB rating.

Historical Context

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow during the November 2 game against Seattle.
He returned to action on December 7 but re-injured his elbow.
Washington snapped an eight-game losing streak with their recent win.
Marcus Mariota will start against Philadelphia on Saturday.
The Eagles could become the first team to win back-to-back NFC East titles since 2001-04.

The Commanders are now strategizing to finish the season strong, even as they prepare for the future without their star quarterback.