Commanders avoid placing Jayden Daniels on injured reserve amid elbow injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Washington Commanders received positive news regarding quarterback Jayden Daniels' elbow injury, as he will not be placed on injured reserve. Initial concerns suggested he might miss several games due to the injury sustained in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, but reports indicate he is considered week-to-week. He will miss the upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks but is expected to return before the team's Week 7 bye. This decision reflects the team's optimism about Daniels' recovery.
- •Jayden Daniels injured his left elbow in Week 2.
- •He will miss the Week 3 game against the Seahawks.
- •Team hopes for Daniels' return before the Week 7 bye.
- •Daniels' injury concerns initially included possible IR placement.
- •Reports confirm he is week-to-week and improving.
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders get great Jayden Daniels injury news amid looming IR concerns
"These IR concerns for the Commanders have been resolved in a great way.
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