Daniels, who played a key role in reinvigorating the franchise, is the first Washington player to earn the honor since Robert Griffin III after the 2012 season.

Jayden Daniels has a fan in Jerry Jones, even if the Cowboys owner/general manager isn't a fan of his team facing Daniels twice a year for the foreseeable future.  Jones was asked about the Commanders rookie quarterback ahead of Thursday's NFL Honors from New Orleans.