India, Nov. 3 -- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels often sports a flag of Japan on his helmet during NFL games. The 24-year-old can often be seen featuring the flag, alongside a flag of the United States, on his Commanders game. He had it on in the game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, as well.

According to Daniels, he puts up the flag of Japan on his helmet to remember the heritage of his mother, who has roots in Japan. Daniels had revealed that his great grandmother is Japanese, and he honors her mother's heritage with the flag of Japan on his helmet.

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