Jayden Daniels suffers elbow injury during Week 2 game

Jayden Daniels, quarterback for the Washington Commanders, sustained a dislocated left elbow during the team's game against Dallas on September 21, 2026. He was evaluated for the injury and is set to see specialists this week. Coach Dan Quinn indicated that they are not actively seeking a veteran quarterback backup for Marcus Mariota at this time. Meanwhile, the Commanders are off to an 0-2 start, raising questions about the team's direction amidst the injury concerns and performance. There is uncertainty about Daniels' potential return timeline, with some expecting he could be sidelined through the upcoming bye week.

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