Jayden Daniels injures elbow in Commanders' loss to Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

During a game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 20, Jayden Daniels suffered an injury to his left elbow just before halftime. The injury occurred when left guard Chris Paul stepped on Daniels' foot, causing him to brace himself with the same elbow he dislocated last November. Although the Commanders initially led the game, they faced a 17-10 deficit at halftime and later lost to the Cowboys, 37-20. With Daniels out indefinitely, Marcus Mariota is expected to resume as starting quarterback for Washington. The social media response has focused on the implications of Daniels' recurring injury and the controversial officiating during the game.
- •Daniels injured his left elbow in the second quarter against the Cowboys.
- •Commanders initially tied the game but fell behind after the injury.
- •Marcus Mariota will take over as starting quarterback.
- •Social media reacts to both the injury and officiating decisions during the game.
- •Daniels' recovery timeline remains uncertain, with potential surgery discussions.
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