Jayden Daniels will participate in Saudi Arabia flag-football game

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to participate in a flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia, alongside Tom Brady as team captains. This event, announced in September, will feature several current NFL players including Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, Sauce Gardner, Myles Garrett, Brock Bowers, Maxx Crosby, and Tyreek Hill. Coaches for the event include Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan.

All participating players have received permission and will be covered by insurance similar to that used by the NFL for the Pro Bowl and other events. This insurance aims to protect players and their teams from any losses due to potential injuries during the tournament. The inclusion of insurance highlights the inherent risks, despite the low likelihood of injury in flag football. This situation draws parallels to former Patriots running back Robert Edwards, who suffered a career-impacting injury during a non-NFL event.