Week 2 of the NFL season turned into a painful test for three young signal‑callers expected to lead their clubs forward. Chicago Bears rookie Caleb Williams, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and New York Giants rookie Jaxson Dart all left their games with injuries that could keep them out for at least a few weeks.
Caleb Williams – Bears hopeful but uncertain
Williams suffered a non‑contact injury late in the Bears’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. While attempting a fourth‑quarter touchdown from the six‑yard line, the Heisman Trophy winner slipped on the wet turf and immediately clutched his right leg. He was carted off with a towel over his head and raised a fist to the crowd.
Head coach Ben Johnson later said the injury appears to be a Grade 1 hamstring strain, the mildest classification. Johnson emphasized that Williams will be listed as week‑to‑week and is not ruled out for the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles. “He’s a little bit different than the average human being,” Johnson told reporters, adding that Williams has recovered faster than most in the past. If Williams cannot play, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to take the reins.
Jayden Daniels – Commanders face elbow setback
In Washington’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Daniels dislocated his left (non‑throwing) elbow after a snap near the Cowboys’ end zone. An X‑ray confirmed no fracture, but the injury forced him out of the game. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn expressed disappointment, noting Daniels’ perseverance through a 2025 season already marred by a similar elbow dislocation.
With Daniels sidelined, veteran Marcus Mariota will assume the starting role until the young quarterback can return. Quinn praised Mariota’s performance stepping in, but the team now faces the challenge of maintaining offensive continuity without Daniels’ cannon‑arm and mobility.
Jaxson Dart – Giants’ rookie sustains knee injury
During the Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, Dart was hit in the backfield by two pass rushers. The collision forced his left knee to bend sideways, resulting in a sprained MCL, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Although Dart walked off the field under his own power and later appeared in street clothes on the sidelines, head coach John Harbaugh cautioned that further imaging would determine the full extent of the injury.
Harbaugh noted that the fact Dart avoided a more severe outcome is “good news,” but he stopped short of confirming whether Dart will miss the Giants’ Week 3 game. If Dart is unavailable, veteran Jameis Winston is expected to step in, though Winston emphasized his role is to keep the team motivated rather than claim the starting job.
Impact on teams moving forward
Each of these injuries leaves a key quarterback position in flux. The Bears rely on Williams’ dual‑threat ability to stretch defenses, the Commanders have lost a dynamic play‑maker in Daniels, and the Giants must decide whether to continue developing Dart or lean on seasoned veterans.
Fans of all three clubs will be watching upcoming practice reports and medical updates closely, hoping for swift recoveries that keep their teams competitive as the season progresses.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
