CLEVELAND, Ohio — The rookie QB’s response when asked about his conversation with Coach Quinn speaks volumes: “It wasn’t like the most like, okay, yeah, I’ma sit out.”

You could feel the tension in the air during Jayden Daniels’ latest media appearance. The Washington quarterback, sidelined with a knee injury last week, gave a series of short, clipped responses that revealed far more in their brevity than in their content. For a player who has quickly developed a reputation for his competitive fire and leadership on the field, being forced to watch from above was clearly eating at him.

When directly asked about his playing status for Sunday’s game, Daniels was quick to deflect responsibility: “It’s up to the doctor. It’s not my decision.” The frustration behind those words was palpable,

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