Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels shined in his NFL debut, completing two of his three passing attempts for 45 yards before ending his only drive with a touchdown run in the Week 1 preseason game against the New York Jets.
Daniels wasn’t the only rookie quarterback making his NFL debut for Washington. Undrafted rookie Sam Hartman began the second half under center for the Commanders and looked comfortable.
With the game tied at 10 entering the fourth quarter, Hartman led the Commanders on a 12-play, 73-yard drive in which he completed four of five passes for 45 yards and also rushed for 17 yards. Rookie running back Michael Wiley capped off the drive with a short touchdown run to give Washington a 17-10 lead.
At some point in the fourth quarter, Hartman took a hit that seemingly injured his shoulder. The Commanders brought back Jeff Driskel to finish the game.
Hartman finished the day completing eight of 13 passes for 83 yards and rushed for 15 yards on two attempts.
As Washington was leaving the field at the end of the game after a 20-17 loss, Hartman had an ice bag on his injured right throwing shoulder, per Sam Fortier of The Washington Post.
QB Sam Hartman has an ice bag on his right shoulder in the tunnel under the stadium.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 10, 2024
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