Jaden Daniels Injured Again, Out Against Vikings

Washington Commanders quarterback Jaden Daniels is sidelined for the game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a recent setback with his non-throwing shoulder injury.

During the game, Daniels threw an interception to Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, who managed to tap the ball back to himself. It was during this play that Daniels suffered another injury as he attempted to chase Van Ginkel.

As he returned to cover, Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers brought him down, causing Daniels’ injured shoulder to hit the ground hard. Although he managed to get off the field, he was immediately evaluated by the training staff. He was replaced by Marcus Mariota, who took over after Daniels was deemed questionable for a return.

In the brief time he was on the field, Daniels completed 9 of 20 passes for 78 yards with one interception, and he was sacked twice. The Commanders struggled offensively, remaining scoreless after the interception, which allowed the Vikings to score on their next drive when quarterback JJ McCarthy found tight end Josh Oliver for a touchdown.

Previously, Daniels had dislocated his shoulder while playing against the Seattle Seahawks. His return in that game drew criticism, especially after the team struggled in the fourth quarter.

Now, as Washington heads into Week 14, they’ve lost seven consecutive games, marking a rough stretch for the team.