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Jayden Daniels Out After Elbow Dislocation, Marcus Mariota to Start

Specialist evaluations have left Daniels' return date unclear, prompting the Commanders to tailor their offense for Mariota.

Overview

  • On Sunday, Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow on the final play of the first half and was evaluated on the field and in a medical tent.
  • The team ruled Daniels out for Week 3 at home against the Seattle Seahawks and announced veteran Marcus Mariota will start while the medical process continues.
  • Coaches say Daniels is meeting with multiple specialists and will not have a public return timeline yet, though reporting indicates he is likely to miss multiple weeks.
  • A short Fox broadcast clip showing players walking away during the halftime injury treatment went viral, and Coach Dan Quinn plus several teammates said officials required clearing the field and that players were emotionally affected.
  • Washington faces added strain from other injuries sustained in the Dallas game, with starters including Nick Cross, Sam Cosmi, Javon Kinlaw and Brandon Coleman limited or ruled out for the coming week.