Dan Quinn downplayed Jayden Daniels’ leg soreness that led the Washington Commanders coach to take the rookie quarterback out at halftime of the regular-season finale against Dallas, brushing off any worry about the injury lingering into the playoffs.

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn reveals why he pulled Jayden Daniels in the 2nd half against the Dallas Cowboys.

Washington is headed to the NFL playoffs under their first-year head coach. Here’s what Dan Quinn had to say about beating Cowboys and the upcoming postseason.

The Washington Commanders secured a playoff berth, giving further evidence to one of the best coaching jobs in NFL history by Dan Quinn.

The Washington Commanders, standing strong at 10-5, celebrate their playoff chances with customized baseball bats gifted by Coach Dan Quinn. The team

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was pulled from Sunday's win over the Cowboys for "mild leg soreness" -- but coach Dan Quinn said that won't affect how he plays in the first round of the playoffs.

The Commanders pulled Jayden Daniels at halftime of Sunday's 23-19 win over the Cowboys. The team didn't report an injury, and with only seeding in the balance, it appeared it was a move to put the rookie quarterback in bubble wrap.