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What happened to Dan Quinn? How collision with Marcus Mariota left Commanders coach bloodied originally appeared on The Sporting News

The Washington Commanders turned to backup quarterback Marcus Mariota on Sunday with Jayden Daniels inactive, and they nearly had to turn to a backup head coach.

Dan Quinn absorbed a huge hit from Mariota, who was shoved out of bounds, late in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders, with the veteran quarterback landing on his coach.

Moments later, a bloodied but unbowed Quinn was back on his feet to celebrate a long Matt Gay field goal that stretched Washington's lead to two possessions.

Here's a look at how Quinn's face was injured on Sunday.

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What happened to Dan Quinn?

Mariota was shoved out of bounds by Raiders safety Tristin McCollum late in the first half, but it was Quinn who took the brunt of it. Mariota slammed into Quinn, knocking off his coach's headset and sending him to the ground.

The back of Quinn's head appeared to bounce off the ground, raising concern for his health, but the 55-year-old was able to get right back up and continue coaching through the end of the half.

Dan Quinn Football Guy pic.twitter.com/f5HxgS5ZtH
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) September 21, 2025

The Commanders coach produced one of the best images of the young NFL season when he celebrated Gay's 56-yard field goal with blood running down the bridge of his nose.

That's our coach 🙌 pic.twitter.com/68QBvFgay2
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 21, 2025

Quinn was on the sideline for the start of the second half with his nose cleaned up a bit but a gash was still visible.

Bloody nose and all, @Commanders HC Dan Quinn joins @JenHale504 to discuss the 1st half and the rough hit he took on the sideline.

Good to see coach is ok 👍 pic.twitter.com/WysXOTboR6
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 21, 2025

A 20-10 halftime lead undoubtedly kept spirits high for Quinn despite the hit, as his Commanders rolled right along in the first half with Daniels sidelined by a knee injury.

After the game, Mariota was asked about running into his head coach. He obviously said that he felt bad about it, but added "tried my best to hold him up. He went to the training room and got bandaged up and was like let's keep going. I think that's what really got the guys going in the second half."

Marcus Mariota said he felt “so bad” that he collided with Dan Quinn on the sidelines, but the Commanders bounced back up like a champ … pic.twitter.com/JsemR9Na2q
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) September 21, 2025

Quinn was in good spirits after the game. He confirmed that he doesn't need stitches and that he is good.