Commanders coaching malpractice may have cost Jayden Daniels his season

The Washington Commanders were going nowhere fast against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9. And to make matters worse, they've probably lost superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels for the rest of 2025.

Daniels fell awkwardly in the fourth quarter, attempting to get into the end zone when the result was already determined. The concerns were immediate and grave in equal measure. The signal-caller's left arm was instantly placed in a cast, and he was taken for further testing. But it didn't look good.

Questions will be asked of the coaching staff. Why Daniels was still in the game when he was already dealing with a hamstring injury is anyone's guess. He was getting pummeled over the second half as the offensive line gave up. Head coach Dan Quinn should have been more proactive and removed him from the contest. It's that simple.

Commanders should have taken Jayden Daniels out, and they've paid a heavy price

It was a pointless exercise. Placing the franchise player under fire when the blowout was confirmed was malpractice. Quinn and his staff will rightfully receive criticism, and this poor lack of judgment could have a far greater ripple effect when it's all said and done.

Obviously, further tests will be carried out, but Daniels is probably done for the year. And that falls squarely on Quinn for keeping him under center when there was absolutely no need.

Daniels is a competitive guy who's already missed time this season. That alone should have been enough to be cautious, but the notion must have slipped the mind of Quinn as he watched his team suffer yet another embarrassing beatdown on the national stage.

Now, the Commanders are going to pay a heavy price. Daniels is the beating heart of the franchise, dragging them from obscurity and into the NFC Championship game last time around. This year hasn't come close to matching that level, and things are going to get a lot worse before they get better without the LSU product leading the charge.

That's on the coaching staff.