Commanders sign Lucas Patrick, place Jordan Magee on injured reserve
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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

The Washington Commanders returned to practice on September 17 ahead of their Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Dan Quinn announced the signing of offensive lineman Lucas Patrick, necessitating the placement of linebacker Jordan Magee on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury sustained in the season opener against the Eagles. Magee will be unavailable for at least four weeks. Safety Tyler Owens practiced ahead of Sunday’s matchup, while linebackers Frankie Luvu and tight end Chig Okonkwo did not practice, leaving their status uncertain for the game.
- •Commanders sign veteran offensive lineman Lucas Patrick.
- •Jordan Magee placed on injured reserve after hamstring injury.
- •Luvu and Okonkwo sit out practice ahead of Cowboys game.
- •Safety Tyler Owens participates in practice.
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"Jayden Daniels was taken off on a cart and ruled out for the game after the Washington Commanders quarterback injured his left elbow on a botched play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Daniels missed all but one game in the second half of last season after dislocating his left elbow in a blowout loss to Seattle last November. The Commanders were trying to score from the Dallas 1-yard line with 3 seconds remaining before halftime when left guard Chris Paul stepped on Daniels' foot as he backed away from center.
"Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was forced to leave the 37-20 Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys early after he sustained an elbow injury. He was given an X-ray later on Sunday, and the results suggest he’s going to be out for some time. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old signal-caller suffered a dislocated left elbow , according […] The post Commanders news: Jayden Daniels to miss 'some time' after X-ray injury result appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Washington Commanders experienced a devastating 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, which was made even worse by a disheartening case of déjà vu. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow , the same injury that had sidelined him for about a month last season, causing him to miss three games after a similar injury against the […] The post Commanders: Adam Schefter doesn't rule out Daniels getting surgery on elbow appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 11:03 AMCommanders QB Jayden Daniels elbow dislocation was 'freak occurrence'
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- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 6:28 PMCommanders: Adam Schefter doesn't rule out Daniels getting surgery on elbow
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- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 4:38 AMCommanders’ Jayden Daniels Urged to Make Hard Change After Injury
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