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Commanders Sit Jayden Daniels for Madrid Game as Team Targets Post-Bye Recheck

Imaging found no ligament damage, so Washington kept him off injured reserve and plans to reassess after the Week 12 bye.

Overview

  • Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow in Week 9 against Seattle, was ruled out and is inactive for Week 11 in Madrid.
  • Marcus Mariota starts at quarterback against the Dolphins as Washington’s interim option under center.
  • With no surgery required, a typical non-surgical elbow dislocation could allow a December return, potentially in Weeks 13 or 14 if he is cleared.
  • Joe Theismann urged that Daniels play only if fully cleared and emphasized self-protection for mobile quarterbacks.
  • Washington is 3-7 and dealing with multiple injuries, including Terry McLaurin’s quad issue, which may factor into decisions on Daniels’ return.