Jon Gruden forecasts MVP discussions for Commanders' Jayden Daniels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Jon Gruden, former NFL head coach, anticipates that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will be in MVP talks for the 2026 season. Daniels is entering his third NFL season after a standout rookie year, but faced significant injury challenges in 2025. With injuries to key offensive linemen potentially affecting his play, Gruden emphasizes the need for Daniels to adopt a more pass-first approach. The Commanders aim to reduce his runs to minimize injury risk while leveraging his passing accuracy, aided by the addition of Stefon Diggs.
- •Daniels earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
- •He faced injuries during the 2025 season, playing only seven games.
- •Gruden wants Daniels to focus more on passing than running.
- •Injuries to Laremy Tunsil and Nick Allegretti complicate the offensive strategy.
- •The Commanders signed Stefon Diggs to enhance Daniels' receiving options.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Gruden believes Commanders' Jayden Daniels will be in MVP talks
"Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden believes that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will be in the MVP talks in 2026.
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