Jones was asked about the Commanders rookie quarterback ahead of Thursday's NFL Honors from New Orleans. Daniels, who led the Commanders to the franchise's first NFC title game appearance in 33 years, was the runaway winner of the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award .

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was in attendance for the 2025 NFL Honors on Thursday night, and while strolling the red carpet, he gave a very honest answer when asked about Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. "I get sick when I think [about how] the Cowboys have gotta play him twice a year for the rest of his career," Jones said.

Jayden Daniels not only won an award Thursday, but he also had Jerry Jones regretting facing Daniels. At Thursday's NFL Honors from New Orleans, Daniels was the runaway winner of the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.