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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels injured, team reaction sparks debate
Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels re-injured elbow during Week 2 loss to Dallas Cowboys, but teammates stayed on field for halftime after injury
In brief
Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels re-injured elbow during Week 2 loss to Dallas Cowboys, but teammates stayed on field for halftime after injury Commanders teammates stayed on field for halftime after Jayden Daniels' injury, contradicting viral clip claims of them leaving Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Daniels re-injured elbow
Washington Commanders' star quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow during Week 2 loss to Dallas Cowboys after tripping and falling.
“X-rays showed no fracture, but Washington's best player is expected to miss some time.”
Viral clip controversy
A viral 11-second clip showed Daniels' teammates walking off field after injury, sparking criticism from NFL on CBS reporter Kyle Long.
“Jayden Daniels on the ground writhing in pain and his offensive linemen moseying to sideline nobody surrounding quarterback”
Team response
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed teammates stayed on field for halftime after injury, showing strong support for Daniels.
“These guys were absolutely gutted. When the half is over referee even came and said Dan I can't delay the half they can't stay on field”
Halftime decision
Officials had to kick Daniels' teammates off field to stop halftime clock after they refused to leave despite injury concerns.
“The referee even came and said Dan I can't delay the half they can't stay on field”
Overreaction claim
NFL world overreacted to 11-second clip, as teammates actually stayed on field for halftime after injury.
“It seems much of NFL world because of viral 11 second clip was too quick to claim teammates don't have same love respect for quarterbacks”
The headline
Commanders teammates stayed on field for halftime after Jayden Daniels' injury, contradicting viral clip claims of them leaving
