Updated
Updated · Fox News · Sep 25
Jayden Daniels Avoids Elbow Surgery, Eyes Return Within 1 Month
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Sep 25

Jayden Daniels Avoids Elbow Surgery, Eyes Return Within 1 Month

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 25

Summary

  • Washington expects Jayden Daniels back within a month after multiple medical opinions led the team to rule out surgery for his dislocated left elbow.
  • Adam Peters said injured reserve has not been discussed, signaling Daniels is likely to miss fewer than four games even after some doctors recommended season-ending surgery.
  • The injury happened Sunday against Dallas when Daniels stumbled, braced on the turf and dislocated the elbow; X-rays showed no fracture after doctors put it back in place.
  • The decision carries extra risk because Daniels dislocated the same elbow in 2025, returned without surgery and then re-injured it, ending his season; Marcus Mariota is set to start for now.

Insights

Can veteran Marcus Mariota keep Washington afloat while specialists determine the true stability of Daniels' twice-dislocated elbow?
Are the Commanders risking Jayden Daniels' long-term career by skipping surgery on the same elbow that ended his 2025 season?
Will Washington's offensive line struggles further expose their quarterbacks to injury before Jayden Daniels can safely return?