Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to see specialists after elbow dislocation
Jayden Daniels suffered a left elbow dislocation in Sunday’s loss and will undergo specialist evaluation to determine his recovery timeline, while backup Marcus Mariota is set to start the next game.
Jayden Daniels, the starting quarterback for the Commanders, dislocated his left elbow during the team’s Sunday defeat. He underwent imaging on Monday and the coaching staff said he will consult medical specialists to decide on treatment and the expected recovery period.
Dan Quinn, the head coach, indicated that the team will support backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, who is slated to start the upcoming Week 3 home game against the Seahawks.
Daniels previously experienced the same injury in the 2025 season, missing four games before returning, then aggravating it and missing the final four games of that year. It remains uncertain whether those earlier injuries will affect the approach to his current condition.