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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 hit the ball and nearly returned it for a touchdown. It was on the way back that Daniels was injured again.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks to pass while being pursued 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 pushed Daniels to the ground. The second-year quarterback tried to brace himself when he hit the ground on his injured left shoulder. He was able to flee the field but was immediately controlled by trainers.
Daniels was removed from the game in place of Marcus Mariota. He was listed as questionable for 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 sacked twice.
The Commanders were held scoreless when Daniels threw the interception. Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy found Josh Oliver for a touchdown on Minnesota’s next drive.
Daniels first suffered a dislocated shoulder against the Seattle Seahawks. The Commanders faced backlash for keeping it in the game trailing by 31 points in the fourth quarter.
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He missed the last three games due to his injury, but Washington didn’t have a chance to get back in the win column. Entering Week 14, Washington was on a seven-game losing streak.
