Overview
- Jayden Daniels dislocated his left (non‑throwing) elbow on Sunday on the final play before halftime and has been ruled out for Week 3 while he undergoes imaging and multiple specialist consultations.
- Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Marcus Mariota will start against the Seattle Seahawks and said the team is adjusting the offense to Mariota’s strengths during Daniels’ medical evaluation.
- A short broadcast clip of teammates walking away from Daniels circulated online and drew criticism, but coaches and several players said the video omitted context about halftime procedures and denied any abandonment.
- Multiple other starters were hurt in the Dallas game—safety Nick Cross was ruled out for Week 3, Sam Cosmi entered concussion protocol, and Javon Kinlaw and others were limited or day‑to‑day—complicating game planning.
- Daniels previously dislocated the same left elbow last November, which fuels durability concerns and public debate over treatment choices and longer‑term roster decisions if his availability remains uncertain.