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FOX reporter mistakenly calls Jayden Daniels' mother his wife on live TV

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:57 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

FOX reporter mistakenly calls Jayden Daniels' mother his wife on live TV

Summary

During a live broadcast of Washington's game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 21, FOX reporter Tom Rinaldi mistakenly referred to Jayden Daniels' mother, Regina Jackson, as his wife. The slip occurred after Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Fans reacted with humor and confusion, speculating on the slip's implications. Meanwhile, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota replaced Daniels, as Washington awaited further evaluation of Daniels' injury.

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•Rinaldi slips, calling Regina Jackson Daniels' wife during a live segment.
•Daniels dislocates his elbow and is out for the rest of the game.
•Marcus Mariota steps in as the starting quarterback for Washington.
•Fans express confusion and humor over the reporter's comment.
•Washington looks for updates on Daniels' injury status.

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9:57 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Wait, what?’: Fans react as FOX reporter sparks bizarre moment by calling Jayden Daniels’ mother his ‘wife’ on live TV

What they're saying

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Fans were left completely baffled after FOX reporter Tom Rinaldi appeared to call Jayden Daniels’ mother, Regina Jackson, his “wife” during a live broadcast. The bizarre slip came during Washington’s game against the Dallas Cowboys after Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow on the final play of the first half.
— Yahoo Sports

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