Overview
- On Sunday Daniels dislocated his left elbow on the final play before halftime, was carted off the field and did not return to the Commanders’ game in Dallas.
- Initial X-rays showed no fracture and the team said Daniels underwent additional imaging on Monday and will consult specialists this week to assess the full damage.
- Coach Dan Quinn announced Daniels will not play this weekend and veteran Marcus Mariota will start while medical evaluations continue.
- This is a recurrence of the same left-elbow dislocation Daniels suffered in November 2025, a pattern that can loosen ligaments and make the choice between a brace or surgery consequential for his mid- and long-term availability.
- The injury leaves Washington 0-2 and introduces uncertainty about the team’s season plan and Daniels’ career durability while specialists determine treatment and a timeline.