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Commanders Say Jayden Daniels Avoids Elbow Surgery, Won’t Go on IR

Washington plans to reassess his status during the Week 12 bye with Marcus Mariota starting in the interim.

Overview

  • Imaging and multiple medical opinions found no ligament damage in Daniels’ dislocated left elbow, so surgery is not required.
  • The team chose not to place Daniels on injured reserve, preserving the option for an earlier return than the IR’s four-game minimum.
  • Daniels is expected to miss games against the Lions and the Dolphins in Madrid, with Mariota starting at quarterback.
  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports a possible return in about three weeks if progress is positive, though recovery could stretch to five or six weeks.
  • Head coach Dan Quinn accepted blame for leaving Daniels in during the late stages of the Seahawks blowout; the QB had already missed time with knee and hamstring injuries this season.