Jayden Daniels focuses on 2026, moving past last season's challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels expressed a desire to move on from last year's struggles during a recent minicamp practice. After leading the team to a 12-5 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game the previous season, injuries limited him to just seven games in a disappointing follow-up. Daniels rejected questions about motivation stemming from last year, stating he is focused on the current season and proving himself as one of the top quarterbacks from the 2024 class. The Commanders are unified in their aim to shift their focus forward as they continue preparations for the upcoming season.
- •Daniels was limited to seven games last season due to injuries.
- •He led the Commanders to a 12-5 record and NFC Championship Game in 2025.
- •Daniels is determined to show improvement in 2026.
- •The Commanders are focusing on the present and future, not the past.
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders' Jayden Daniels is tired of talking about last year
"Jayden Daniels is ready to turn the page.
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