Why Jayden Daniels wears a Japanese flag on his helmet during Commanders games
Key points
- Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a Japanese flag on his helmet, a choice inspired by his Japanese roots. His great-grandmother came from Japan, and his mother's grandmother was born there.
- Daniels previously wore only a U.S. flag decal. He added the Japanese flag in 2025, first showing it in the Commanders' season-opening win over the Giants.
- He is expected to keep wearing it throughout his NFL career.
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