Jayden Daniels cleared to start Week 5 after elbow injury

Jayden Daniels cleared to start Week 5 after elbow injury

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Jayden Daniels returned to the Washington Commanders' roster for the Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants after missing the previous game with a lingering elbow injury. He had sat out the Week 4 contest against the Indianapolis Colts on October 4, prompting head coach Dan Quinn to start Marcus Mariota.

Mariota, who took over after Daniels' injury, left the London game early with an MCL sprain, allowing rookie Athan Kaliakmanis to see playing time. The Colts defeated Washington 30-13 in London.

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October 11, 2026
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Commanders expect quarterback Jayden Daniels to miss Week 4 with elbow injury
Commanders expect quarterback Jayden Daniels to miss Week 4 with elbow injury

NBC Sports • 11 Oct 18:11

Jayden Daniels will sit out the upcoming game against the Colts due to a lingering elbow injury, with a possible return in Week 5 if he completes a full practice week.

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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels set to return despite elbow injury concerns
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels set to return despite elbow injury concerns

NBC Sports • 11 Oct 13:43

Jayden Daniels will play Sunday after two elbow dislocations in the past year, while some doctors warn of a possible third injury.

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October 10, 2026
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Commanders expect quarterback Jayden Daniels to return in Week 5
Commanders expect quarterback Jayden Daniels to return in Week 5

NBC Sports • 10 Oct 00:08

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels remains sidelined with an elbow injury but is projected to be cleared for the Week 5 game against the New York Giants.

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October 08, 2026
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Commanders expect quarterback Jayden Daniels to start in Week 5 after injury recovery
Commanders expect quarterback Jayden Daniels to start in Week 5 after injury recovery

Yahoo Sports • 08 Oct 15:12

Quarterback Jayden Daniels, who missed Week 4 with a dislocated elbow, was listed as a full participant in practice and is slated to start against the New York Giants in Week 5.

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October 06, 2026
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Commanders consider starting quarterback Jayden Daniels in Week 5 if cleared
Commanders consider starting quarterback Jayden Daniels in Week 5 if cleared

NBC Sports • 06 Oct 17:38

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to be ready for the Week 5 game against the Giants if he completes a full practice week, while Marcus Mariota remains the starter for the current matchup.

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October 05, 2026
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Commanders fans heavily represented in London loss to Colts
Commanders fans heavily represented in London loss to Colts

nbcsports.com • 05 Oct 22:18

Despite a crowd of over 60,000 largely wearing Commanders colors, Washington fell 30-13 to Indianapolis, with backup quarterback Marcus Mariota exiting early due to a knee injury.

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Marcus Mariota sidelined with MCL sprain after loss to Colts
Marcus Mariota sidelined with MCL sprain after loss to Colts

NBC Sports • 05 Oct 17:39

Quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered an MCL sprain in the first quarter of the team's Week 4 loss in London and will miss upcoming action, opening the door for rookie Athan Kaliakmanis to see more playing time.

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October 04, 2026
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Colts defeat Commanders 30-13 in London as Jonathan Taylor scores two touchdowns
Colts defeat Commanders 30-13 in London as Jonathan Taylor scores two touchdowns

nbcsports.com • 04 Oct 18:05

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Washington Commanders 30-13 in London, with Jonathan Taylor rushing for two touchdowns while the Commanders played without their first-string quarterback.

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Colts rally to 30-13 win over Commanders after backup quarterback injury
Colts rally to 30-13 win over Commanders after backup quarterback injury

Yahoo Sports • 04 Oct 16:42

Indianapolis overcame a slow start to defeat Washington 30-13, aided by the early exit of Commanders backup Marcus Mariota and strong running from Jonathan Taylor.

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Commanders fall to Colts 30-13 amid quarterback injuries
Commanders fall to Colts 30-13 amid quarterback injuries

Hogs Haven • 04 Oct 16:40

Washington lost to Indianapolis 30-13 after losing both starting quarterbacks to injury, highlighting depth concerns and defensive performance.

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Third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis steps in after Marcus Mariota injury in London game
Third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis steps in after Marcus Mariota injury in London game

NBC Sports • 04 Oct 15:22

Washington's quarterback depth was tested in the opening quarter of its London matchup against Indianapolis when Marcus Mariota left with a knee injury, prompting rookie Athan Kaliakmanis to take over.

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October 02, 2026
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Commanders name Marcus Mariota starter as Jayden Daniels sits out second week
Commanders name Marcus Mariota starter as Jayden Daniels sits out second week

NBC Sports • 02 Oct 13:43

Quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss another game for Washington, prompting coach Dan Quinn to start Marcus Mariota against the Indianapolis Colts.

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