Jayden Daniels gathered a group of Washington Commanders skill players for a workout in Los Angeles, showing leadership just weeks before training camp.
The session included quarterback Sam Hartman, wide receiver Terry McLaurin, and a mix of Commanders wideouts, tight ends, and running backs. Daniels posted footage on his Instagram account before local reporters shared it on X.
The workout comes as San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been calling out Daniels by name on social media. Daniels responded the veteran way — with action, not words. His teammates took notice.
What happened at the workout?
Details are thin. The group ran routes, went through drills, and got work in together. No official results or stats came from the session.
But the timing matters. With the NFL on break between minicamp and training camp, players are on their own. Daniels chose to bring his guys together in Los Angeles rather than wait for camp to start.
Why it matters for Jayden Daniels
This is Year 2 for Daniels as Washington's starter. He's the face of the franchise. Organizing a voluntary workout in the middle of the offseason shows he's taking that role seriously.
It also sends a message. Brandon Aiyuk has been publicly recruiting Daniels, posting about him on social media. Instead of engaging online, Daniels let his leadership do the talking. That's the kind of move that builds trust in a locker room.
What comes next?
Training camp opens in a few weeks. The Commanders will report to Ashburn, Virginia, for the start of the 2026 season prep. Daniels and his teammates will build on the work they put in during this Los Angeles session.
The team also made news this week by retiring John Riggins' No. 44 and signing cornerback Rasul Douglas. But for Daniels, the focus stays on getting ready. This workout was a step in that direction.