Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has a knee injury
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There has never been a draft quite like the 2024 NFL Draft when it comes to quarterback picks. Six QBs were selected in the first round, which tied the record from 1983. And all six of them went in the first 12 picks.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, who underwent an MRI following the Week 2 loss to the Packers, was diagnosed with a knee sprain, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.
According to a report from NFL Media, Daniels is dealing with a knee sprain that could cause him to miss Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Herm Edwards was one of the first ones to realize Jayden Daniels’ potential and his incredible run to the NFC title game isn’t surprising his former coach.
In his place, the Falcons started Parker Romo as their kicker five days after signing him. And Romo made 5-of-5 field goal attempts to help beat the Minnesota Vikings, including one from 54 yards out. The five field goals is the second-most ever made in a game by an Atlanta kicker.
Tom Brady, Kurt Warner, Russell Wilson and Ben Roethlisberger won Super Bowls in their second season in the NFL. Several other quarterbacks took big leaps in Year 2. Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy led their teams to conference championships.
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Trade market for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins grows as injuries pile up
The Atlanta Falcons had the option to release backup quarterback Kirk Cousins over the offseason but chose to keep him around despite his hefty price tag. The veteran signal-caller has a $27.5 million salary for the 2025 season and overall cap hit of $40 million.
The Falcons were so dominant on Sunday night that is forced the Vikings to become the first team in NFL history to accomplish something in the worst way possible.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels rushes for 13 yards against the New York Giants during Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.