As is the tradition, the Commanders announced several players would be sitting out the preseason contest including defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne, linebacker Bobby Wagner, and offensive linemen Andrew Wylie and Brandon Coleman.
That meant when quarterback Jayden Daniels led Washington onto the field for the first time he did so with Chris Paul as his right tackle and Trent Scott as his left tackle.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels celebrates touchdown vs. New York Jets with center Tyler Biadasz.
Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
That proved to not be that big of a problem – granted while going against the Jets’ second-team pass rush – as Daniels led his team on an 11-play scoring drive to give his team a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.
