"It was obviously disappointing. I'm a competitor. I want to play. I don't want to miss games at all. I've been frustrated this whole season missing games. I want to be out there to help my teammates as much possible. It's been a frustrating year, a disappointing year. My knee and my elbow, those aren't things you can really prepare for. They're freak accidents, so it was most definitely frustrating and at the time, I'd say, traumatic and stuff like that because you never know. I just gotta move forward and get ready for next year."
"His return against the Minnesota Vikings backfired, and those in power have now taken the decision out of his hands by sitting him down for the rest of 2025."
"With nothing much to play for other than pride, and the medical staff still not clearing him for contact, it's the right call. How the Commanders got there is a subject for debate, but it doesn't change the fact that taking Daniels out of the firing line represented the best move for the franchise's future."
Jayden Daniels was removed from play for the remainder of 2025 after his attempted return against the Minnesota Vikings backfired. The Washington Commanders' medical staff has not cleared him for contact, and team leaders prioritized his recovery and the franchise's future by sitting him for the season. The decision followed a difficult conversation involving Daniels, head coach Dan Quinn, and general manager Adam Peters. Daniels expressed disappointment and frustration but emphasized competitiveness and determination to return stronger. He cited a knee sprain and a dislocated shoulder as freak accidents that hindered his growth. Minor adjustments to his playing style may follow as he prepares for 2026.
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