Overview
- Daniels dislocated his left elbow on the final play of the first half and was carted off, a sequence that took place on Sunday and left him expected to miss the upcoming game.
- A brief Fox clip showing teammates walking away from Daniels went viral and drew criticism, but coaches and players say officials and the timed halftime forced them off the field and that teammates were distraught and checked on him.
- Imaging showed no fracture and Daniels has spent the week consulting specialists to weigh treatment options including surgery or a brace.
- The Commanders announced Marcus Mariota will start in Week 3 while the team weighs placing Daniels on injured reserve, a move that under NFL rules would require a minimum four-game absence.
- Daniels dislocated the same elbow last season and missed multiple games then, a medical history that makes the roster decision consequential for Washington’s near-term competitiveness and for Daniels’ longer-term availability.