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Jayden Daniels Left-Elbow Re-Dislocation Forces Season Decision

MRI and specialist consultations will determine whether Washington chooses season-ending surgical repair or non-surgical bracing and rehab.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) leaves the game with an apparent injury to his left arm, Image 2 shows Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is carted off the field with an apparent injury to his left arm

Overview

  • Daniels suffered a dislocation of his left elbow during the Week 2 loss to Dallas on Sunday, Sept. 20, and team X-rays showed no fractures.
  • This is a repeat injury to the same left elbow after a Nov. 2, 2025 dislocation that re-aggravated when he returned last season.
  • Orthopedic experts say the choice is between surgical stabilization that would end his season or non-surgical management with a brace and rehab that could allow him to play but limit his mobility.
  • The Commanders have scheduled MRI and specialist visits to guide the decision and named Marcus Mariota the Week 3 starter against Seattle.
  • How the team resolves the choice could shape Washington’s short-term competitiveness because bracing risks further instability while surgery would guarantee full recovery for next season but remove Daniels from play now.