Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams, and Jayden Daniels suffer injuries in Week 2

Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants’ third‑round rookie quarterback, was listed as questionable on Monday after a hard hit in the second quarter of the Giants’ Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, joining the Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams and Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, both of whom left the field early with injuries in the same week.

The trio’s setbacks matter because each team entered the season hoping their young signal‑callers would spark a turnaround after years of quarterback instability. The Giants drafted Dart to replace Daniel Jones and to give the offense a fresh look. The Bears selected Williams with the first overall pick in 2024, banking on his college success to revive a franchise that has not made the playoffs since 2010. The Commanders traded up to acquire Daniels, hoping his mobility would complement a rebuilding offense. All three were expected to start or see significant playing time in the early part of the schedule.

Dart suffered a possible concussion and a bruised rib after a sack by Eagles defensive end Haason Reddick. He was taken to the team’s medical facility and will undergo a concussion protocol before returning. Williams left the Bears’ game against the Dallas Cowboys with a sprained ankle after slipping on a wet field, and he is expected to miss at least one more practice. Daniels was knocked out in the second quarter of Washington’s win over the New York Jets after a collision with a defensive back, and the team confirmed a shoulder strain that could keep him out for several weeks. Coaches have praised the players’ effort but warned that the injuries expose the thin depth at the position. The Giants plan to turn to veteran backup Tyrod Taylor, the Bears will rely on veteran rookie Nathan Peterman, and the Commanders will start veteran Taylor Heinicke while evaluating Daniels’ recovery.

The injuries force each team to adjust their game plans and test their backup quarterbacks earlier than expected. With the season only a few weeks in, the loss of their promising young QBs could slow the development of the offenses and shift the focus to veteran play. The teams will reassess their quarterback depth charts during the upcoming practice week, and the NFL will watch how quickly the injured players can return, as their health will influence the trajectory of three franchises that have pinned their hopes on a new generation of signal‑callers.