Daniels Week-to-Week Injury Update
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is listed week-to-week with an elbow injury.
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Daniels injured his elbow on the final play of the first half after left guard Chris Paul stepped on his foot, causing him to stumble and brace his fall with his left arm.
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Initial X-rays showed no fracture; Daniels then underwent further testing and consulted multiple specialists.
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When Daniels suffered the same elbow injury last November, he missed three games, then later aggravated it and was shut down for the rest of the season.
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Mariota completed 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown after replacing Daniels against Dallas; Washington entered the week 0-2.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow in the first half against Dallas, sidelining him for at least Week 3 against Seattle. The injury marks the second time in less than a year that Daniels has suffered the same elbow dislocation. Commanders say surgery is not currently planned and Daniels remains week-to-week with no return date set.
Veteran backup Marcus Mariota will start while Daniels recovers. Mariota completed 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards and one touchdown after entering the game against Dallas. Coach Dan Quinn and team players firmly rejected claims that teammates abandoned Daniels after the injury, saying they stayed close or returned once medical staff had space to treat him.
How Daniels Got Hurt on Final Play of Half
Daniels' injury happened on the final play of the first half when left guard Chris Paul stepped on his foot. This caused Daniels to stumble forward. He braced his fall with his left arm, which led to the elbow dislocation. Initial X-rays showed no fracture, but Daniels underwent additional tests and consulted multiple specialists to assess the damage.
Second Dislocation in Less Than a Year
Daniels suffered the same left elbow injury last November during his rookie season. That injury forced him to miss three games. He later aggravated it and was ultimately shut down for the remainder of the season. The repeat injury raises concerns about whether the elbow fully healed before this season began.
Team Denies Abandonment, Confirms Surgery Not Imminent
Coach Dan Quinn and Commanders players pushed back against reports that teammates left Daniels alone after the injury. Quinn said players stayed nearby or returned after medical staff needed space to treat him on the sideline. The team has also made clear that surgery is not being considered right now and there has been no discussion of placing Daniels on injured reserve.
Mariota Steps In as Daniels Recovers Week-to-Week
With Daniels sidelined for at least one week, Mariota gets his first start of the season. The 34-year-old veteran showed some promise when he entered the Dallas game, completing 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. Washington entered this week with a 0-2 record and hopes Mariota can help the offense click while waiting for Daniels to heal.
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