Commanders QB Jayden Daniels to Miss Weeks After Elbow Dislocation

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels to Miss Weeks After Elbow Dislocation

Washington Commanders announced on September 29 that quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss several weeks after re-dislocating his left elbow at AT&T Stadium, and backup Marcus Mariota will start in his place. Coach Dan Quinn said Daniels suffered the injury on the final play of the first half of the September 20 game against the Dallas Cowboys, re-dislocating his non-throwing elbow and prompting Mariota to take over in the second half.

The team later sent Daniels to a specialist for imaging and ruled out surgery, with general manager Adam Peters confirming he will not be placed on injured reserve. Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner suggested Daniels might be able to play through the injury, while teammates refuted social-media claims that they had abandoned him on the sideline.

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September 29, 2026
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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels expected to miss several weeks after elbow injury
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels expected to miss several weeks after elbow injury

NBC Sports • 29 Sep 17:12

Jayden Daniels dislocated his non-throwing elbow in Week 2 and will miss multiple games, with backup Marcus Mariota slated to start while the team evaluates his recovery and possible future surgery.

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September 25, 2026
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Jayden Daniels faces injury setback as comparisons to RGIII resurface
Jayden Daniels faces injury setback as comparisons to RGIII resurface

andscape.com • 25 Sep 17:40

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels re-injured his elbow, prompting renewed parallels with former teammate Robert Griffin III and raising questions about his future trajectory.

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Commanders say quarterback Jayden Daniels will avoid surgery and remain off injured reserve
Commanders say quarterback Jayden Daniels will avoid surgery and remain off injured reserve

espn.com • 25 Sep 13:26

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters confirmed that quarterback Jayden Daniels will not have surgery on his dislocated left elbow and is not expected to be placed on injured reserve.

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Commanders say surgery not needed for quarterback Jayden Daniels after elbow injury
Commanders say surgery not needed for quarterback Jayden Daniels after elbow injury

NBC Sports • 25 Sep 13:02

Quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to return soon after doctors ruled out surgery for his dislocated elbow, and the team has not considered placing him on injured reserve.

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September 24, 2026
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Warner says Daniels could play through left elbow injury
Warner says Daniels could play through left elbow injury

NBC Sports • 24 Sep 08:37

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, recalling his own 2007 elbow injury, told ESPN that Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels should be able to play despite a recent left elbow injury.

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Commanders players refute claims they left injured quarterback Jayden Daniels
Commanders players refute claims they left injured quarterback Jayden Daniels

NBC Sports • 24 Sep 02:15

Washington Commanders teammates said they stayed with franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels after his elbow injury and dismissed social-media reports that they abandoned him.

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September 23, 2026
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Commanders coach Quinn updates injury list ahead of Seahawks home opener
Commanders coach Quinn updates injury list ahead of Seahawks home opener

Hogs Haven • 23 Sep 17:07

Coach Dan Quinn said quarterback Jayden Daniels will see a specialist for a dislocated elbow and safety Nick Cross remains out after surgery as Washington prepares for its first home game against Seattle.

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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels out for at least one game, timeline for return unclear
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels out for at least one game, timeline for return unclear

NBC Sports • 23 Sep 16:56

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the upcoming game against Seattle as he sees a specialist for a dislocated elbow, with no recovery timetable provided.

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September 22, 2026
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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels faces treatment decision after second elbow dislocation
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels faces treatment decision after second elbow dislocation

USA Today • 22 Sep 17:00

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a second left elbow dislocation and must choose between surgery that would end his season or non-surgical rehabilitation, according to orthopedic specialists.

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Tom Brady may face FCC fine after on-air profanity during NFL broadcast
Tom Brady may face FCC fine after on-air profanity during NFL broadcast

The Mirror US • 22 Sep 12:01

Tom Brady uttered a profanity while reacting to Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels' injury on FOX NFL Sunday, prompting a possible FCC indecency violation and a network apology.

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September 21, 2026
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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to see specialists after elbow dislocation
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to see specialists after elbow dislocation

NBC Sports • 21 Sep 19:18

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.

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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffers elbow dislocation, Marcus Mariota set to start
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffers elbow dislocation, Marcus Mariota set to start

NBC Sports • 21 Sep 00:15

Coach Dan Quinn said Daniels sustained a left elbow dislocation with no fracture and will undergo further imaging, while backup Marcus Mariota is expected to start the next game.

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September 20, 2026
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Commanders rule out quarterback Jayden Daniels with left elbow injury
Commanders rule out quarterback Jayden Daniels with left elbow injury

NBC Sports • 20 Sep 22:26

Washington's quarterback Jayden Daniels was sidelined after re-dislocating his left elbow, and backup Marcus Mariota took over in the second half.

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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels ruled out after left elbow injury against Cowboys
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels ruled out after left elbow injury against Cowboys

NFL.com • 20 Sep 22:15

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels left the game with a left elbow injury on the final play of the first half and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sustains left-arm injury on final play of first half
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sustains left-arm injury on final play of first half

NBC Sports • 20 Sep 22:04

Jayden Daniels was injured on the last play of the first half, leaving his condition uncertain as the Cowboys held a 17-10 lead.

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