🔗 Share this article Commanders Coach Takes Blame for Keeping Jayden Daniels in Contest Before Serious Harm The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has stated he bears some the blame for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels. Particulars of the Injury and Context Jayden Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time the previous year, sustained a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and multiple players turned away as he was treated by medical staff. Backlash and Coach’s Response Quinn came under criticism as numerous felt Daniels should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is common in these situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player. “I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he remarked of his decision to leave Jayden in the match. “That is 100% on me.” Aftermath and Squad Prospects Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled this season. They also lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a huge reversal for the club to reach the postseason.