Jayden Daniels injury update: Commanders HC Dan Quinn reveals QB MRI results, status vs. Chiefs

The Washington Commanders (3-4) got encouraging news on Monday concerning the status of quarterback Jayden Daniels. According to head coach Dan Quinn, an MRI showed that Daniels avoided a “significant or long-term” hamstring injury.

Daniels, the reigning AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, exited Sunday’s 44-22 Week 7 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1) in the third quarter. Daniels’ right leg got twisted up after he was sacked by Cowboys linebacker Shemar James. He limped off the field with assistance from his teammates and did not return to the contest.

Marcus Mariota finished the game under center. Quinn is unsure about Daniels’ availability for next Monday’s Week 8 road game against the Kansas City Chiefs (4-3).

“Good news. Not significant or long-term,” Quinn said. “I don’t know the status for Monday night just yet. I’ll have a better sense as we get closer to it. Not a long-term thing but I just can’t answer tonight where I’m at with the game being Monday. I’ll have a better feel when we get to Thursday.”

Jayden Daniels picks up another injury

Daniels has already missed two games this season, sidelined in Weeks 3 and 4 due to a left knee sprain. He has thrown for 1,031 yards, eight touchdowns and one interception on 61% passing. On the ground, he’s picked up 211 yards and an additional score. Washington is 2-3 in his starts.

Coming off an NFC Championship Game appearance, the Commanders have been slow out of the gate in 2025. Injuries have certainly played a part, with Daniels and the wide receiver duo of Terry McLaurin (quad) Deebo Samuel (heel) missing time. Running back Austin Ekeler (Achilles) is also out for the season. Quinn then announced Monday that defensive end Dorance Armstrong, who leads the team with 5.5 sacks, will miss the remainder of the season. He suffered a significant knee injury against the Cowboys.

“That’s hard, when he’s really coming on like he has,” Quinn said of Armstrong. “Had a chance to visit with him today and, yeah, that’s a hard one for us. I’m just bummed for him. Thought he was really starting to make his mark.”