Overview
- Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough said Thursday that Jayden Daniels is a “full go” after a full practice and will play Sunday while wearing a protective brace on his injured left elbow.
- Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow in Week 2 and missed two games, and backup Marcus Mariota is now expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury leaving Washington thin at quarterback.
- Washington (1-3) hosts the NFC East–leading Giants (3-1) this Sunday at Northwest Stadium, where Malik Nabers is the primary matchup concern for the Commanders' defense.
- The team has pursued a non‑surgical brace-and-rehab plan during the season with definitive surgery left for the offseason if needed, and Daniels says he cannot fully extend his non‑throwing arm while adjusting to the brace.
- Coaches and outside voices have urged schematic changes to protect Daniels, including more run plays and max protection, and the club has been working through short-term QB contingency plans and free-agent workouts in case of further setbacks.