# 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
- Title: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels injured, team reaction sparks…
- Summary: Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels re-injured elbow during Week 2 loss to Dallas Cowboys, but teammates stayed on field for halftime after injury…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/dan-quinn-responds-to-viral-clip-commanders-jayden-daniels
- Published: 2026-09-24T16:52:00+00:00
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- Topics: jayden daniels, commanders, dallas cowboys, nfl, dan quinn, offensive line, halftime, 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
## Key takeaway

Commanders teammates stayed on field for halftime after Jayden Daniels' injury, contradicting viral clip claims of them leaving