Commanders keeping Brian Robinson Jr. out
Digest more
The Washington Commanders have signed a veteran swing tackle, continuing their offseason overhaul of the offensive line. Here's what it means for the team.
After rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt forgot his first TD ball, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels made sure to retrieve it, paying forward a lesson he learned.
In the only passing play on the four-play, 74-yard drive, the Commanders quarterback scrambled for a 14-yard touchdown. It was enough for coach Dan Quinn, who likely held his breath as Bengals safety Jordan Battle briefly looked like he was going to have a chance for a hard hit on Daniels.
Jayden Daniels only played one series in the Commanders' preseason game against the Bengals Monday but he still made an impression.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not attempt a pass against the Bengals, but did score on a 14-yard touchdown run.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels electrified fans with a prolific touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals in preseason action.
11h
USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSNAnalyzing the Commanders' successful first possession with Jayden Daniels
On the first offensive snap, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reminded everyone that Deebo Samuel will be called upon to run the ball at times this season. Samuel came in motion right, took the end-around "jet sweep," scooting 19 yards via solid blocks from right tackle Josh Conerly and tight end Ben Sinnott.
Daniels danced out of the pocket and scrambled for a 14-yard touchdown to cap his preseason performance against the Bengals after just four plays.
The Commanders' first-string offense played one series, starting with a Samuel run and ending with a Daniels rushing touchdown.
19hon MSN
Joe Burrow directs two touchdown drives, Bengals outlast Jayden Daniels' Commanders for 31-17 win
In a matchup of LSU Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, Jayden Daniels rushed for a 14-yard touchdown in his lone possession, while Joe Burrow directed two touchdown drives in the Cincinnati Bengals’ 31-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday night.
In the Commanders' second preseason game, we also learned the safety corps is deep and John Bates is a blocking weapon.