Overview
- Daniels dislocated his left elbow during Washington’s Week 2 trip to Dallas, a repeat of the same injury that cost him significant time last season.
- Initial X‑rays reportedly showed no fracture and the team has ordered MRI scans while gathering multiple medical opinions to guide treatment.
- Daniels has signaled he does not want immediate stabilizing surgery, but specialists say repeat dislocations are uncommon and an MRI could push the team to consider surgery that would likely end his season.
- Marcus Mariota has been named the starter for the next game and is expected to begin multiple starts while evaluations continue, a shift that removes Daniels’ mobility from the offense and raises protection concerns given recent offensive‑line issues.
- Analysts and some reporters say the injury increases pressure on Washington to add higher‑upside quarterback depth for 2026 and 2027, with names like Anthony Richardson suggested as possible insurance if Daniels’ availability stays uncertain.