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Jayden Daniels Gets Hurt, and Tom Brady Reacts in a Big Way

September 20, 2026 · Newsweek

The NFL broadcaster and seven-time Super Bowl champion let slip a curse word on live TV after watching the Commanders quarterback suffer a scary elbow injury.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels got hurt during Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The injury happened in the final seconds of the first half when a teammate accidentally stepped on his feet. Daniels tried to stop himself from falling by reaching out his left arm, and his elbow bent in a painful-looking way. Staff members helped him off the field on a cart.

Tom Brady was calling the game on Fox Sports when the slow-motion replay aired. When he saw what happened to Daniels' elbow, Brady cursed live on television. He quickly apologized, saying, 'Excuse me. Was not expecting to see that.' Fellow announcer Kevin Burkhardt also reacted with shock, saying, 'Oh! Oh no.'

The moment spread quickly on social media, with many fans sharing the clip. Most people said they understood Brady's reaction because the injury was so hard to watch. 'I think everyone watching that game said the same in unison with Brady,' one fan wrote online. Others agreed that Brady did not need to apologize for his honest response.

Brady spent 23 seasons playing in the NFL before becoming a TV analyst for Fox Sports. He has won seven Super Bowl championships, most of them with the New England Patriots. This is his third year working as a broadcaster, and fans often say his playing experience helps him understand the game in a deep way.

Before getting hurt, Daniels was having a solid game. He completed 11 of 17 passes for 96 yards and scored a touchdown. He also ran the ball seven times for 69 yards. After he left, backup Marcus Mariota came in and threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

The Commanders have struggled to start the season. They lost their opening game to the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-22, and were trailing the Cowboys 37-20 in the fourth quarter on Sunday. Injuries have been a big problem for Daniels before, too. Last season, he played in only seven games due to a knee injury, a hamstring strain, and a dislocated elbow.

Despite the injuries, Daniels is considered one of the best young players in the NFL. He won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award for the 2024 season and was selected for the Pro Bowl, which honors the league's top players. Commanders fans are hoping he recovers quickly and can get back on the field soon.

"Hope Jayden Daniel's will be okay. I think everyone watching that game said the same in unison with Brady."

Comprehension quiz preview

1. What happened to Jayden Daniels during the game against the Dallas Cowboys?

  • AHe broke his leg on a tackle
  • BHe suffered an elbow injury and was carted off the field
  • CHe was benched by his coach
  • DHe sprained his ankle running the ball

2. How many Super Bowl championships has Tom Brady won in his career?

  • AFive
  • BSix
  • CEight
  • DSeven

3. Who replaced Jayden Daniels at quarterback after he left the game?

  • AStefon Diggs
  • BKevin Burkhardt
  • CMarcus Mariota
  • DRobert Griffin III

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