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Top Jayden Daniels Weapon Carted off Field During Minicamp on Wednesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Michael Gallagher | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 4:11 PM ET

The Washington Commanders were dealt what could be a major injury blow during minicamp practice on Wednesday.

Star quarterback Jayden Daniels burst onto the scene last season, passing for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions while leading the Commanders to their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 1991.

One of the reasons Daniels was so impressive had to do with the depth of wide receiver corps, which is built around Pro Bowler Terry McLaurin. But perhaps the most overlooked member of that WR group is Noah Brown.

The 29-year-old wideout had a solid season last year, catching 35 passes for 453 with a lone touchdown — a 52-yard game-winning Hail Mary against the Chicago Bears that may go down as one of the top plays in franchise history.

While Brown is expected to play an integral role in the passing game in 2025, the Commanders are likely holding their breath as they wait to find out Brown’s prognosis after he went down with an undisclosed injury during 7-on-7 drills and was ultimately carted off the field, according to Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala.

Brown reportedly threw his helmet after being helped to the sideline, a likely indication that whatever his ailment is could be serious.

Noah Brown was just carted off the field following a catch on the ground. Stayed down for a few extra beats. Then slowly walked to the sideline, then carted to the building.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) June 11, 2025

If Brown does miss any significant time, the Commanders fortunately have Pro Bowler Deebo Samuel and former 1,000-yard receiver Michael Gallup.

Given Brown’s injury situation, it could push the Commanders to work out a new contract for McLaurin, who is a no-show to minicamp as he holds out for a new deal. McLaurin posted his fifth-straight 1,000-yard season in 2024 along with 82 catches and a career-high 13 touchdowns.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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