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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’ return from a non-throwing shoulder injury didn’t last long as he exited Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Daniels threw an interception to Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, who bumped the ball and nearly returned it for a touchdown. It was in the return where 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 to try to cover Van Ginkel, Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers shoved Daniels to the ground. The second-year quarterback tried to brace himself when he fell to the ground with his injured left shoulder. He was able to run off the field, but trainers immediately examined him.
Daniels was removed from the game in place of Marcus Mariota. He was listed as questionable 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 scoreless when Daniels threw the interception. Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy found Josh Oliver for a touchdown on Minnesota’s next drive.
Daniels initially suffered the dislocated shoulder against the Seattle Seahawks. The Commanders faced backlash for keeping them in the game by being down 31 points in the fourth quarter.
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He missed the last three games after the injury, but Washington has had no luck getting back into the win column. Entering Week 14, Washington was on a seven-game losing streak.
