The much-anticipated debut of Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels occurred on Friday as the Commanders opened rookie minicamp.
Fans learned on Thursday night that Daniels would be wearing the No. 5 jersey he wore in college, as longtime punter Tress Way agreed to give Daniels the number.
So, on Friday, fans got their first glimpse of Daniels in the burgundy and gold. It was an exciting day as coaches worked with rookies on installing the offense. Daniels looked comfortable in drills with precise footwork and a quick, compact release.
Friday also featured the debuts of other notable rookies, such as cornerback Mike Sainristil, tight end Ben Sinnott and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey. Defensive tackle Johnny Newton watched practice in a boot. Newton had offseason surgery for a Jones fracture in his left foot.
Here are photos from Friday’s rookie minicamp practice: