Jayden Daniels criticizes Stefon Diggs for costly penalty in Commanders loss
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Jayden Daniels, quarterback for the Washington Commanders, publicly criticized Stefon Diggs following a 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Diggs, in his debut with the team, caught a touchdown pass from Daniels but later incurred a penalty for excessive celebration that compromised a potential two-point conversion opportunity. Following the game, Daniels stated the team needs to be smarter in critical situations. Diggs had signed with the Commanders after a season with the New England Patriots and was expected to bolster their receiving corps.
- •Diggs caught a late touchdown pass but was penalized for excessive celebration.
- •The penalty pushed the Commanders out of range for a two-point conversion.
- •Daniels expressed frustration over the need for smarter plays.
- •This was Diggs' first game with the Commanders after signing late in the offseason.
- •Washington trails in a competitive division after the loss.
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Sends Stefon Diggs a Message After Penalty
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Bills WR Stefon Diggs Called Out By Jayden Daniels After Costly Mistake
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 4:08 AMCommanders’ Jayden Daniels Sends Stefon Diggs a Message After Penalty
Jayden Daniels sent Stefon Diggs a message after the WR drew a costly penalty for the Washington Commanders in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. The post Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Sends Stefon Diggs a Message After Penalty appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:24 AMEx-Bills WR Stefon Diggs Called Out By Jayden Daniels After Costly Mistake
Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs took heat from quarterback Jayden Daniels after a Washington Commanders loss. The post Ex-Bills WR Stefon Diggs Called Out By Jayden Daniels After Costly Mistake appeared first on HEAVY.
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