Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will visit specialists on Tuesday and Wednesday after dislocating his left elbow in the loss to Dallas. Coach Dan Quinn said no structural damage was found, but a clear timeline for Daniels' return has not been set.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow on the final play of the first half during Sunday’s 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Imaging on Monday showed no structural damage, and the team announced that Daniels will see specialists on Tuesday and Wednesday to determine his recovery plan (source [2]). Coach Dan Quinn emphasized the need to take “all the time we can to get it right,” noting the injury was a “total surprise.”
The injury occurred when left guard Chris Paul stepped on Daniels’ left foot, causing him to stumble and bend his elbow inward as he tried to stay upright. Medical personnel reset the elbow on the field, and Daniels completed 11 of 17 passes for 96 yards while rushing seven times for 69 yards in the defeat (source [2]).
With Daniels’ status in doubt, the Commanders have named Marcus Mariota as the starter for their home opener against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The team also continues to grapple with other injuries, including left tackle Laremy Tunsil’s possible season‑ending triceps tear, right guard Sam Cosmi’s concussion protocol, and safety Nick Cross’s recent hospital stay (source [2]).
Daniels has missed four of his past five games due to injuries, including two previous dislocations of the same elbow and a sprained knee and hamstring last season. Quinn expressed concern for the young quarterback, saying, “It sucks for him… we want to stand by them when there are setbacks.” The timeline for Daniels’ return remains undefined as the specialists evaluate his condition (source [2]).p>