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The Associated Press. (2026, September 25). No surgery on the table as the Commanders talk about how to get Jayden Daniels back on the field. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/no-surgery-on-the-table-as-the-commanders-talk-about-how-to-get-jayden-daniels-back-on-the-field/article_14f28106-d0e5-5ca5-8443-7fd4e34f6e41.html
The Associated Press. “No surgery on the table as the Commanders talk about how to get Jayden Daniels back on the field.” Toronto Star, 25 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/no-surgery-on-the-table-as-the-commanders-talk-about-how-to-get-jayden-daniels-back-on-the-field/article_14f28106-d0e5-5ca5-8443-7fd4e34f6e41.html.
The Associated Press. “No surgery on the table as the Commanders talk about how to get Jayden Daniels back on the field.” Toronto Star, September 25, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/no-surgery-on-the-table-as-the-commanders-talk-about-how-to-get-jayden-daniels-back-on-the-field/article_14f28106-d0e5-5ca5-8443-7fd4e34f6e41.html.
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Jayden Daniels, quarterback for the Washington Commanders, suffered a dislocated left elbow during Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. After consulting multiple medical experts across the country, the team has decided that surgery is not necessary at this time. General Manager Adam Peters announced on 1067 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia, that Daniels is expected to return within the next month but will likely miss several games while he recovers and wears a brace similar to last season's setup.
Daniels had previously dislocated his left elbow against the Seattle Seahawks last year and avoided surgery then. However, re-injuring it upon returning ended his 2025 season prematurely. This time, medical specialists confirmed no fractures or significant ligament damage in his elbow, allowing him to avoid immediate surgery but with a procedure still likely after this season.
In Daniels' absence, backup quarterback Marcus Mariota will start against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3 and possibly beyond until Daniels is fully recovered. The team's decision not to place Daniels on injured reserve means he could return sooner than if he had been sidelined for at least four games as per NFL rules.
