Jayden Daniels suffers elbow injury vs. Cowboys
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The gist
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his elbow before halftime in a 37–20 loss at Dallas.
Washington's offense now hinges on how long its starting passer is sidelined.
Background
Jayden Daniels is the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback, described as the pulse of the offense with elite dual-threat ability. The Commanders have battled numerous injuries through the first seven weeks of the season, contributing to a 1-4-1 start, and Daniels himself has dealt with knee, hamstring and elbow problems this season. Marcus Mariota, the backup quarterback, played the second half after Daniels' elbow dislocation.
How it unfolded
- Oct 19, 2025At Dallas, Washington lost 44–22; Daniels left in the third quarter with a hamstring injury and Marcus Mariota later threw a pick-six.
- Nov 2, 2025Seattle beat Washington 38–14; Washington trailed 31–7 at halftime, well before Daniels' fourth-quarter elbow injury.
- Dec 7, 2025At Minnesota, Washington lost 31–0; Daniels completed 9 of 20 passes for 78 yards and an interception before another elbow injury ended his appearance.
- Sep 20, 2026At Dallas, Washington lost 37–20; Daniels dislocated his elbow before halftime and Mariota played the second half.
- Nov 1, 2026Daniels was still on the injury report with the elbow issue that has plagued him most of the season, but practiced in full and had no injury designation.
Who’s saying what
- Caution
- An Instagram reel noted there is no official diagnosis yet, so the severity of the injury remains unclear.
- Analysts
- A Facebook post said Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow but that the X-rays came back negative.
- Bulls
- Sports Betting Dime called Daniels practicing in full with no injury designation a massive relief for Washington fans.
Still unverified
An Instagram reel stated there is no official diagnosis yet, leaving the severity of the injury unclear; separate posts described the injury only as an apparent left elbow injury and as an injury that appeared to occur against Dallas.