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Newsweek
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Commanders Owner Pays Steep Investment in Jayden Daniels
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Since putting together an impressive rookie campaign with the Washington Commanders, Jayden Daniels has become a hot commodity in the NFL. Ahead of his sophomore season, one key member of the organization showed just how much faith he has in the young quarterback. The Commanders drafted Daniels second overall in 2024, and it was a decision that quickly altered the trajectory of the franchise. He quickly took the league by storm, leading Washington all the way to the conference championship as a rookie. Since his impressive debut, the hype for Daniels has gone through the roof. Despite the small sample size, many are already crowning one of the top quarterbacks in the league. Now on a path towards stardom, Commanders owner Josh Harris paid a massive investment in Daniels. Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025. Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, read: Cowboys Star Utters Bold Statement on Commanders' Jayden Daniels This weekend, Fanatics is holding its "Fanatic Fest" in New York City. There are countless notable names in attendance, including Harris and Daniels. In the midst of the festivities, Harris managed to send the crowd into a frenzy with a sizable purchase. He stepped up and bought a rare one-of-one card of Daniels for half a million dollars. Per Fanatics, it is the largest sale of any card of his to date. Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris bought the Jayden Daniels Prizm Black Finite 1/1 for $500,000. This makes it the most expensive Jayden Daniels card sale ever. 🤯 Rothcards, the previous owner of the card, agreed to the deal during Trade Night at Fanatics Fest, also… — Fanatics Collect (@FanaticsCollect) June 22, 2025 Harris was the leader of the investment group that purchased the Commanders from Dan Snyder back in 2023 for over six billion dollars. This added to his portfolio in the sports world, as he also holds ownership stakes in the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and New Jersey Devils (NHL). Seeing that the Commanders were just one win away from being in the Super Bowl last year, purchasing the franchise has served to be a good investment. Also read: NFL Analyst Gushes Over Commanders' Offseason Moves Daniels already had lofty expectations to meet heading into this season, and the stakes have only gotten higher. After paying a massive amount for the card, Harris will want to see the value increase due to continued strong play. Looking ahead to the 2025 campaign, Daniels is a player many will have their eyes on. He showed the potential to be a future superstar in the league and now is tasked with avoiding a sophomore slump. The front office did its part in trying to prevent him from taking a step back, adding multiple new weapons around him. Based on his recent actions, Harris has all the confidence in Daniels to keep leading the charge for the franchise. For more Washington Commanders and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Josh Harris buys rare Jayden Daniels' card for $500K
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris bought the Jayden Daniels Prizm Black Finite 1/1 for $500,000. This makes it the most expensive Jayden Daniels card sale ever. 🤯Rothcards, the previous owner of the card, agreed to the deal during Trade Night at Fanatics Fest, also… The Fanatics Fest in New York City this weekend featured some of the biggest names in sports. Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Lebron James were just a small sample of some of the names in attendance. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was also at Fanatics Fest. Daniels wasn't the only Commander in New York City over the weekend. Washington managing partner Josh Harris was also at the event? So why was the Commanders' owner at the event? Well, for two reasons. First, Daniels and Harris hosted "Command the Room," a conversation on what it means to lead, build, and rise to the moment." Harris wasn't done. He and Daniels attended Trade Night at Fanatics Fest, which featured some of the country's top collectors, and a rare Daniels card caught Harris's attention. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin asked for the most expensive Jayden Daniels card. It didn't take long for a collector to reveal he had it and who he outbid for it. What was the card? It was a 2024 Panini Prizm Black Finite rookie card. At first, they debated the card's worth, with the collector saying $2 million. He explained that the card's value is even higher now because it's graded 9.5 and Daniels "cooked in the playoffs." Finally, Rubin asked the collector if he'd take half a million for the card from Harris and he would also receive a signed Daniels jersey. The collector took the deal. Here's the card: Roth Cards sells Jayden Daniels Black Finite Prizm 1/1 RC for $500K to @Commanders owner Josh Harris at Fanatics Fest Trade Night‼️Card is set to be displayed at Northwest Stadium 🏈 #TheHobby So, is Harris an avid collector? It doesn't sound like it, but he has some cool plans for the rare card. Harris plans to display it at Northwest Stadium this season. Another win for Harris.
