Kurt Warner defends comments on Jayden Daniels' elbow injury response

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Kurt Warner defends comments on Jayden Daniels' elbow injury response
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Kurt Warner has responded to backlash regarding his remarks about Jayden Daniels potentially playing through an elbow injury, recenty incurred during Washington’s Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Warner clarified that he was not questioning Daniels' toughness or suggesting that he should play injured. He emphasized the differences between their injuries while noting that his own experience was intended to provide perspective. Washington’s coaching staff announced that Daniels will remain on the 53-man roster and is being evaluated week-to-week, with Marcus Mariota set to start against the Seattle Seahawks in his absence.

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  • •Kurt Warner faced criticism after discussing Jayden Daniels' injury recovery.
  • •Daniels suffered an elbow injury during a game against the Dallas Cowboys.
  • •Warner clarified he was not questioning Daniels' toughness post-backlash.
  • •Washington will evaluate Daniels on a week-to-week basis.
  • •Marcus Mariota will start for Washington in the meantime.
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Kurt Warner has pushed back on criticism surrounding his comments about Jayden Daniels potentially playing through his latest elbow injury after comparing it to an injury he suffered during his own NFL career. The Hall of Fame quarterback explained that he was not telling Daniels he should play through the injury or questioning his toughness.

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