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NFL Reacts to Jayden Daniels' Gesture During Commanders vs. Lions - Athlon  Sports

NFL Reacts to Jayden Daniels’ Gesture During Commanders vs. Lions

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels caught the attention of NFL fans after an admiring moment during the Washington Commanders’ 45-31 win against the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

The moment unfolded when Lions cornerback Amik Robertson had a broken arm during the first quarter while trying to tackle Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin.

NFL Reacts to Jayden Daniels' Gesture During Commanders vs. Lions - Athlon  Sports

Daniels paused from the game to pray for the injured opponent alongside Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold. Robertson, who was assisted off the field by medical staff, was ruled out of the game and will need to undergo surgery for his injury.

It occurred in the middle of the Commanders’ first offensive drive and was captured on camera. “Bigger than football,” NFL captioned the video shared on X.

The post quickly attracted fans who praised Daniels for his compassion for others, even if they are not his teammates. “That’s my Quarterback,” a proud commenter wrote.

“How can people possibly hate on Jayden Daniels,” another questioned. ”

Daniels is a team player and he loves the game. Rookie of the Year!” a fan declared.

Jayden Daniels Made Classy Gesture to Injured Lions CB During Commanders'  Win

“Jayden Daniels is one of the faces of that league,” said another. “It’s rare to see in present generation,” one argued. Daniels played an important role in the Commanders’ victory, throwing for two touchdowns and adding 51 rushing yards to his stellar performance, according to AP.

Despite the setback for the Lions, the Commanders took the opportunity to move forward and secure their spot in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles..

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Commanders Named Trade Fit for ‘Phenomenal’ Wide Receiver

Adding more weapons around instant star quarterback Jayden Daniels will ensure this special season isn’t a one-off for the Washington Commanders, so it makes sense to explore a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens this offseason.

Jayden Daniels Made Classy Gesture to Injured Lions CB During Commanders'  Win

Getting Pickens for a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft is a scenario outlined by Tyler Brooke of The 33rd Team. Brooke dubbed Pickens “a phenomenal deep threat, which would make him the perfect fit with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who excels at throwing the deep ball. A wideout duo of Pickens and Terry McLaurin could be an electric one-two punch for offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who could find ways to generate some exciting plays.”

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