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:
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Head coach Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders looks on during…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Sam Hartman #11 of the Washington Commanders warms up during Washington…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Sam Hartman #11 of the Washington Commanders attempts a pass during…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders attempts a pass during…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Sam Hartman #11 of the Washington Commanders interacts with Jayden Daniels…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Luke McCaffrey #12 of the Washington Commanders catches a pass during…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint #83 of the Washington Commanders catches a pass during…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Ben Sinnott #82 of the Washington Commanders catches a pass during…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Mike Sainristil #2 and Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury of the Washington Commanders instructs Jayden Daniels…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders speaks with the media…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 and Sam Hartman #11 of the Washington Commanders…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders speaks with the media…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders attempts a pass during…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Luke McCaffrey #12 of the Washington Commanders speaks with the media…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Mike Sainristil #2 and Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders laughs during Washington Commanders…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders hands the ball off…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Ben Sinnott #82 of the Washington Commanders speaks with the media…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Mike Sainristil #2 of the Washington Commanders participates in a drill…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Luke McCaffrey #12 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball during…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 and Sam Hartman #11 of the Washington Commanders…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury of the Washington Commanders "instructs players during…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders speaks with the media…
ASHBURN, VA - MAY 10: Mike Sainristil #2 of the Washington Commanders speaks with the media…