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Washington Commanders second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a right hamstring injury early in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in a particularly ugly play that reminded some NFL fans of another previous Washington QB: Robert Griffin III.
Unfortunately for RGIII, he has basically become synonymous with the idea of a promising young quarterback getting hurt early and their career and never quite getting back on track.
Thus, once Jayden Daniels went down with a scary-looking injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys, some NFL fans were naturally making connections between the two, which is something Daniels’ mother, Regina Jackson, did not appreciate.
Jayden Daniels’ mom Regina Jackson begs people to stop comparing her son to Robert Griffin III
“I wish you would stop manifesting RGIII on my son. Words are powerful and that’s all that’s talked about,” Jackson tweeted on Sunday night.
I wish you would stop manifesting RGIII on my son. Words are powerful and that’s all that’s talked about 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Mz Jackson (@LovelyMzJackson) October 20, 2025
Naturally, the ever-online RGIII caught wind of Jackson’s pleas and took it upon himself to respond.
“I have always supported Jayden Daniels and want nothing but the best for him. Being QB1 in Washington DC comes with an intense spotlight that I know well. You love your son and the real fans do to. I want a long healthy career for him. He will always have my support,” the former Baylor University QB replied.
I have always supported Jayden Daniels and want nothing but the best for him. Being QB1 in Washington DC comes with an intense spotlight that I know well. You love your son and the real fans do to. I want a long healthy career for him. He will always have my support. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/GAojRdiBZW
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 20, 2025
Daniels is set to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury and how long he’ll be sidelined. For however long he’s out injured, the Commanders will turn to Marcus Mariota as their starting quarterback.