Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Avoids Surgery After Elbow Injury
Jayden Daniels, quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will not require surgery following a dislocated left elbow. Tests revealed no ligament tears, allowing the team to avoid placing him on injured reserve for now, according to an anonymous source familiar with the situation.
While Daniels' exact recovery timeline remains unclear and may depend on the team's upcoming performance, he is confirmed to miss the upcoming Sunday game against the Detroit Lions. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota is set to start in his place.
Upcoming Schedule and Injury Context
- Next game after Detroit: in Spain vs. Miami Dolphins on November 16
- Followed by a bye week
Daniels, who was named AP NFL Rookie of the Year last season, sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of Washington's recent 38-14 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. As he was tackled, he instinctively braced himself with his left hand, causing his arm to bend awkwardly.
"The game essentially was over by then — the Commanders were trailing by 31 points at the time — and coach Dan Quinn acknowledged the next day he had made a mistake by leaving his best player on the field and in harm’s way during the club’s fourth consecutive loss."
This marks a setback for the Commanders (3-6), but Daniels' injury does not appear to be as severe as initially feared, allowing hope for a timely return.
Author's summary: Jayden Daniels' elbow injury avoids surgery, sidelining him briefly but keeping his recovery optimistic amid the Commanders' challenging season.