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Commanders’ Jayden Daniels jokes about easy touchdowns with Deebo Samuel

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had fans laughing at Fanatics Fest NYC over teaming up with Deebo Samuel.

Joanne Coley

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuels (L) and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (R) wave to the crowd from courts wide during the game between the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuels (L) and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (R) wave to the crowd from courts wide during the game between the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had the crowd laughing during a panel at Fanatics Fest NYC this weekend. But it wasn't a traditional joke that sparked the laughs—it was Daniels' excitement about the upcoming season and his newest offensive weapon.

The panel, part of the three-day sports and culture event, featured Daniels alongside NFL legends Joe Montana and Dan Marino and was moderated by journalist Taylor Rooks and Daniels' moment on stage highlighted just how energized he is about the team's revamped offense heading into the 2025 season.

"I'm excited to throw him a screen and hopefully on the stat sheet it says a touchdown for 80 yards and I didn't have to do any of the work," Daniels joked, referring to new wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

Samuel joined the Commanders this offseason in a blockbuster trade from the San Francisco 49ers. Videos of the veteran playmaker making defenders miss in open space have already been circulating on social media, fueling excitement among Commanders fans who are hoping the team can build on its record-breaking season—with Samuel now in the mix.

With his rookie year under his belt, Daniels enters Year 2 with a new mindset, higher expectations, and a dynamic playmaker in his arsenal.

Daniels' comment hints at the chemistry already forming between the two even before training camp begins. And if all goes according to plan, he might get his wish: an 80-yard touchdown with little effort.

The Daniels-to-Samuel connection could make the Commanders' offense must-see TV this season.

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Joane Coley
JOANNE COLEY

Joanne Coley, from Prince George’s County, MD, is a communications professional passionate about storytelling and sports. She holds a bachelor’s in Communications from Kent State University and a Master’s in Communications/Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University. Since 2018, she has served as Communications Manager at the Council of the Great City Schools. A foodie and traveler, Joanne is also a former state champion in high school shotput and standout athlete in softball.

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