Overview
- Imaging and multiple medical opinions found no ligament damage in Jayden Daniels' dislocated left elbow, so surgery is not required.
- Washington opted against an immediate injured reserve move and will re-evaluate Daniels during the Week 12 bye for a possible Week 13 return.
- Marcus Mariota will start while Daniels recovers, including Sunday against the Lions and the Week 11 game in Madrid versus the Dolphins.
- Daniels was hurt late in a blowout loss to Seattle, and coach Dan Quinn later said leaving him in at that stage was his mistake.
- At 3-6 with a four-game skid, the Commanders will factor playoff viability and long-term health into any decision to bring Daniels back this season.