Jayden Daniels left the Commaders game against the Panthers in the first quarter with a rib injury. After being evaluated on the sideline, he was taken to the locker room, throwing his helmet in a clear sign of frustration. He would return to the sideline in street clothes.
A smiling Jayden Daniels returns to the sideline pic.twitter.com/bYuuJc9oOT
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Daniels rushed for 47 yards on the Commanders first play from scrimmage.
Jayden Daniels takes off for 47 yards on his first play!
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The CBS broadcast showed several clips of Daniels wincing in pain during the first quarter, although there did not appear to be a singular play that caused the injury.
Ian Eagle takes you through Jayden Daniels’ injury-filled 1st Qtr pic.twitter.com/Jhnsb8b1yD
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Daniels exited the game with the Commanders leading Carolina 10-0. He was repalced by Marcus Mariotta.
