Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels ranks high among franchise players for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders is positioned as one of the top franchise quarterbacks heading into the 2026 season. Despite an injury-plagued 2025 season that limited him to six games, he is noted for his record-setting performance during his rookie year. Analysts are optimistic about his potential, suggesting a tailored offensive scheme may enhance his performance in the upcoming season. Recently, he was ranked second among true franchise players by Bleacher Report, reaffirming his valuable status despite being left out of ESPN's top quarterback list for 2026.
- •Daniels was injured for 10 games in 2025.
- •He won the 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
- •Bleacher Report ranks Daniels second among franchise quarterbacks for 2026.
- •The Commanders plan to implement an offense suited to his strengths.
- •ESPN places him just outside their top 10 quarterbacks for 2026.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders' Jayden Daniels almost tops list of true franchise players
"Even after a forgettable 2025 season, Jayden Daniels remains a top player to build around.
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