Commanders expect quarterback Jayden Daniels to miss Week 4 with elbow injury
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.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels practiced in a limited capacity this week but will miss the Commanders' Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts because of a left elbow injury that persisted from the previous season. Team sources indicated that if Daniels completes a full week of practice, he could be available for the Week 5 game against the New York Giants. The injury has not ruled out offseason surgery, and Marcus Mariota will continue to start at quarterback in Daniels' absence.
"There are doctors around the NFL who believe it's a matter of when, not if, Jayden Daniels hurts his left elbow again," reported ESPN analyst Adam Schefter.
The article also noted recent performances from other NFL players, including Jaylen Warren's 101 rushing yards and a touchdown for the Steelers, and Deshaun Watson's 155 passing yards and a touchdown for the Browns in their loss to the Jets.