Commanders push back on narrative they abandoned Jayden Daniels
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow on the final play of the first half, leading to medical personnel attending to him on the field while teammates appeared to walk toward the locker room.
- Players and coaches strongly refuted social media claims that the team abandoned Daniels, emphasizing their support and concern during the injury.
- Left tackle Brandon Coleman and other teammates highlighted that many players stayed close to Daniels, and Coach Dan Quinn stated the players wanted to remain on the field but were required to leave due to halftime rules.
- Tight end Ben Sinnott described the situation as unusual but stressed the strong brotherhood and respect the team has for Daniels, dismissing negative narratives as unfounded.
- Backup quarterbacks and key players were among the last to leave the field, underscoring the team's solidarity and care for their injured quarterback.
