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Jayden Daniels Avoids Surgery, Stays Off IR as Commanders Plan Week 12 Recheck

Medical results kept him off injured reserve pending a Week 12 bye check.

Overview

  • Imaging and multiple medical opinions found no ligament damage in Daniels' dislocated left elbow, and surgery is not required.
  • The quarterback will be re-evaluated during Washington’s Week 12 bye, with reports indicating a possible earliest return in Week 13.
  • The team opted against injured reserve to avoid the automatic four-game absence that IR rules mandate.
  • Marcus Mariota will start against the Lions and Dolphins, with Daniels expected to miss at least those two games.
  • Dan Quinn acknowledged he erred by leaving Daniels in late during the Week 9 blowout loss to Seattle, when the injury occurred.