25-05-2025
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels spent the offseason bulking up
One of the biggest knocks on quarterback Jayden Daniels ahead of the 2024 NFL draft was his size. While Daniels stood 6-foot-4, he weighed around 200 pounds; there were concerns that his style of play would not hold up for a full NFL season.
Daniels quickly put those concerns to rest in 2024, leading the Washington Commanders to a 12-5 record, their best season in 33 years, and an appearance in the NFC championship game. Early in the season, Daniels took some hard hits but quickly adjusted throughout the season. By the end of his rookie year, more people were talking about Daniels as a passer than a runner, although he'd use his legs at critical times to crush defenses.
After his rookie season ended, Daniels talked about finding ways to improve. This offseason, Daniels appears to have added some weight to his frame. Check out this picture of Daniels at a recent Washington Organized Training Activity (OTA).
This shouldn't come as a surprise because Daniels said one of his offseason goals was to add some bulk.
"I got a couple of things that my quarterback coach probably has written up and stuff like that," Daniels said in an appearance on the "This is Football" podcast. "The main thing I'll say this offseason is bulking up a little bit more, putting on some more armor, having a full offseason now. The first offseason as a pro."
If Washington opponents are banking on a sophomore slump for Daniels, they may be out of luck.
