The Washington Commanders could be facing another challenging stretch of the 2025 season after quarterback Jayden Daniels went down with a right hamstring injury during Sunday’s blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The injury sparked major discussion online, with fans drawing comparisons between Daniels’s early career and that of former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III — a player whose once-promising career was derailed by serious injuries.
Griffin’s time in Washington included both record-setting moments and devastating setbacks. Now, after Daniels’s latest injury, fans — and even Daniels’s family — are weighing in on the parallels.
Jayden Daniels’s Mom Fires Back at Robert Griffin III Comparisons
After Daniels exited Sunday’s game, social media quickly filled with posts comparing his situation to Griffin’s. Daniels’s mom, however, didn’t hold back when she saw those comparisons trending.
“I wish you would stop manifesting RGIII on my son,” she wrote in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter). “Words are powerful and that’s all that’s talked about.”
Her message resonated with fans who agreed that while both quarterbacks share athletic similarities, the constant comparisons were unfair given Daniels’s still-young career.
Griffin, who played three seasons for Washington from 2012 to 2014, suffered a torn ACL, LCL, and meniscus in his rookie year and later dislocated his ankle in his final season with the team. Those injuries cut short what had once been seen as a historic trajectory for the Heisman winner.
Robert Griffin III Sends a Classy Message to Jayden Daniels
Shortly after Daniels’s mom’s post began circulating, Griffin responded directly with a message of support for both Daniels and his family.
“I have always supported Jayden Daniels and want nothing but the best for him,” Griffin wrote on X. “Being QB1 in Washington DC comes with an intense spotlight that I know well. You love your son and the real fans do too. I want a long healthy career for him. He will always have my support.”
Griffin’s thoughtful message earned widespread praise, with many fans calling it “classy” and “humble.” For Daniels, the note was a public show of support from someone who understands the unique pressure of leading the Commanders — and the scrutiny that comes with every injury.
Ian Rapoport Gives a Hopeful Jayden Daniels Injury Update
After a healthy rookie season, Daniels has already missed two games in 2025 due to a sprained left knee. The hamstring issue now puts his status in question once again. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, there’s cautious optimism surrounding the injury.
“We saw Jayden Daniels running into the locker room, was knocked out of the game,” Rapoport said on Monday’s episode of “Good Morning Football.” “Wasn’t clear at the time what the injury was, maybe it’s a knee, maybe it’s an ankle. It’s actually a hamstring injury for [Daniels] on the play where he was trying to escape a sack and ended up kind of tweaking his hamstring.”
Rapoport added that Daniels was set to undergo an MRI and further tests to determine the extent of the damage, but the early signs were encouraging.
“It didn’t seem like a major, major injury and the fact that the Washington Commanders have an extra day this coming week… does give him a little more breathing room,” Rapoport explained.
The Commanders are scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs on “Monday Night Football” in week 8.
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