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New Jayden Daniels injury update is encouraging for Commanders

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Martin, D. (2026, September 27). New Jayden Daniels injury update is encouraging for Commanders. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/sports/new-jayden-daniels-injury-update-is-encouraging-for-commanders/

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Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders' third-year quarterback who dislocated his left elbow against the Dallas Cowboys last week, may return in three weeks without needing surgery. Though he could face a longer absence if placed on injured reserve, which would require missing at least four games, the team is hopeful for an earlier comeback. Marcus Mariota will start this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks while Daniels recovers from his injury, similar to when Mariota filled in last season during Daniels' previous elbow issues.

Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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.

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The 25-year-old was limited to just seven games last season and whenever he does return this year, he will wear a brace on the elbow, as he did a year ago- when he was out four weeks.

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🔮 Jayden Daniels is among the top quarterbacks that have already missed time this season, but the Washington Commanders third-year QB could be back in three weeks — or potentially sooner — from the dislocated left elbow he suffered last week, according to NFL Network.

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New Jayden Daniels injury update is encouraging for Commanders · assertive framing

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Jayden Daniels is among the top quarterbacks that have already missed time this season, but the Washington Commanders third-year QB could be back in three weeks — or potentially sooner — from the dislocated left elbow he suffered last week, according to NFL Network. uncertain

he → miss → Network

The injury, which occurred against the Dallas Cowboys when Daniels braced a fall with his left arm, is the same one that sidelined him last season. asserted

that → occur → him

The Commanders, though, did not place Daniels on IR and have said he doesn’t need surgery. asserted

he → place → surgery

If he’d been placed on IR, he would have had to miss at least four games. asserted

he → place → games

The 25-year-old was limited to just seven games last season and whenever he does return this year, he will wear a brace on the elbow, as he did a year ago- when he was out four weeks. asserted

he → limit → elbow

But he also reinjured his elbow in his first game back last year and was shut down for the remainder of the season. asserted

he → reinjure → season

Marcus Mariota will start in Daniels’ place on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. asserted

Mariota → start → Seahawks

Mariota, also a second-overall pick, filled in for Daniels in eight games last year. asserted

Mariota → fill → games

Daniels played in all 17 games in his rookie year, when Washington went 12-5 and Daniels was named Offensive Rookie of the Year. asserted

Daniels → play → Year

He has yet to regain that form, in part due to an inability to stay healthy. asserted

He → have → inability

The second-overall pick out of LSU in 2024, Daniels had to be carted off the field last week against the Cowboys. asserted

Daniels → have → Cowboys

He didn’t suffer a fracture on the play, but Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady — broadcasting the game for Fox — had a viral reaction when he saw the severity of the injury. asserted

he → suffer → injury

New Jayden Daniels injury update is encouraging for Commanders

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