The Washington Commanders could make themselves Super Bowl contenders again in 2026 with one blockbuster trade.

Jayden Daniels set the franchise mark for rookie passing yards, smashed the NFL record for rushing yards by a rookie quarterback, and, generally, was the ultimate fixer for the Commanders. Whatever mistakes or deficits the team created, he could usually fix by the end of the regulation or overtime.

Jayden Daniels will be shut down for the rest of the Washington Commanders' season, starting with Saturday's game against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Ten months ago, the Washington Commanders were celebrating an upset win over the Lions in the divisional round of the playoffs and preparing to face the Eagles for a chance at a Super Bowl berth, all on the arms and legs of a rookie quarterback. Fast ...

Mariota, who was Jalen Hurts' backup in 2023, is replacing Commanders star Jayden Daniels, who was shut down for the rest of the season after re-injuring his dislocated left (non-throwing) elbow in a recent game.

Jayden Daniels says he was frustrated and disappointed by missing so much time during his second year in the NFL

Washington is already without quarterback Jayden Daniels, and they'll host the defending Super Bowl champions on Saturday without star left tackle Laremy Tunsil.