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MRI Finds No Ligament Damage to Jayden Daniels’ Elbow as Commanders Hold Off on IR

Washington plans a Week 12 bye re-evaluation rather than an immediate injured-reserve move.

Overview

  • Multiple reports say Daniels’ dislocated left elbow will not require surgery after MRI and specialist reviews.
  • Marcus Mariota will start while Daniels recovers, including Sunday vs. the Lions and Week 11 against the Dolphins in Madrid.
  • By avoiding an IR designation, Washington keeps open the option of a return sooner than the four-game minimum IR absence.
  • Daniels was injured late in the fourth quarter of the Week 9 loss to Seattle when his non-throwing arm was twisted on a tackle.
  • Head coach Dan Quinn acknowledged responsibility for not removing Daniels earlier, as the 3-6 Commanders try to stabilize a four-game skid.