Jayden Daniels Undergoing Specialist Evaluation After Left Elbow Injury

Overview

• Daniels suffered a left elbow injury in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, was carted off the field and has been ruled out for the Week 3 game.
• Head coach Dan Quinn said Daniels is meeting with specialists over the next two days to clarify the injury’s severity and establish a return timeline.
• Marcus Mariota was named the immediate starter for this weekend’s game and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis will serve as the backup while the team evaluates options.
• A circulating video showed teammates appearing unconcerned when Daniels went down, and Quinn pushed back on that narrative, saying players were “gutted” by the injury.
• Daniels previously dislocated the same left elbow in 2025 and missed multiple games, a history that raises durability concerns and could force longer roster changes if the specialists recommend extended recovery.