Jayden Daniels Suffers Dislocated Elbow in Commanders’ Loss to Seahawks
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during Sunday night’s 38-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, according to multiple reports. The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter as Daniels was tackled near the goal line, marking another setback for the second-year quarterback in a season already marred by injuries.
Daniels, who had just returned from a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the previous game against Kansas City, was attempting to push forward on a play when his left arm bent in a gruesome fashion. The injury was immediately apparent, and Daniels was seen walking off the field with assistance before heading to the locker room.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport confirmed that Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow and is expected to miss several weeks. The severity of the injury has left his availability for the remainder of the season uncertain, with sources indicating he will be sidelined indefinitely. An MRI is scheduled to determine the full extent of the damage.
The injury adds to a growing list of setbacks for Daniels, who also missed two games earlier this season due to a knee injury. His absence is a significant blow to the Commanders, who have struggled throughout the year and now face the challenge of navigating the rest of the season without their starting quarterback.
Questions have been raised about why Daniels was still in the game with the Commanders trailing by such a large margin. Head coach Dan Quinn and the team’s medical staff will likely face scrutiny in the coming days as they address the circumstances surrounding the injury.
Daniels has shown flashes of promise in his young career, but his injury history has limited his ability to build consistency. The Commanders will now turn to their backup quarterback, likely Jacoby Brissett, to lead the offense for the foreseeable future.
As the team regroups, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the Commanders adapt to this latest adversity. The loss to the Seahawks was already a disappointing end to a difficult season, but Daniels’ injury has cast a shadow over the team’s future prospects.
The Commanders have not yet released an official statement regarding Daniels’ recovery timeline, but the expectation is that he will be out for several weeks as he undergoes further evaluation and treatment. The team will provide updates as more information becomes available.
For now, the focus shifts to the Commanders’ depth chart and their ability to remain competitive in Daniels’ absence. The injury serves as a reminder of the physical toll the NFL takes on its players, especially young quarterbacks trying to establish themselves in the league.