Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to practice this week ahead of the team's game against the Indianapolis Colts in London, according to multiple reports. Coach Dan Quinn has not ruled out Daniels for the Week 4 matchup, though his status has been described as too early to call.
Daniels has been dealing with a dislocated left elbow. Fox Sports reported he would wear a brace on the injured elbow if he plays. According to CBS Sports, Daniels is opting to delay surgery on the elbow until after the season, per a report.
The New York Post reported that Daniels avoided a serious injury, adding that the Commanders' 2024 first-round pick has faced elbow issues for about a year, according to the outlet.
In Daniels' absence, backup quarterback Marcus Mariota started for the Commanders during a difficult stretch, according to Yahoo Sports, and led the team to a win in which he threw three touchdown passes and sealed the victory with a scramble.
How each side covered it
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- The Washington Post reported the Commanders expect Daniels to practice this week in London after his elbow injury.
“Commanders expect Jayden Daniels to practice this week in London after elbow injury” — The Washington Post
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- Yahoo Sports reported Dan Quinn has not ruled out Daniels for Week 4 against the Colts.
- Yahoo Sports noted backup Marcus Mariota started recently and threw three touchdown passes in a win.
- CBS Sports reported Daniels is reportedly delaying elbow surgery until after the season.
“Commanders' Jayden Daniels opting against elbow surgery until after season, per report” — CBS Sports
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- Fox Sports reported Daniels is back at practice and called his London status too early to determine.
- Fox Sports noted Daniels would wear a brace on his injured elbow if he plays.
- The Washington Times reported Quinn said Daniels has a chance to start in London.
- New York Post reported Daniels avoided serious injury, though surgery still looms, and noted his elbow issues have lasted about a year.
“Jayden Daniels avoids serious injury even as surgery still looms in big Commanders boost” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened to Jayden Daniels?
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow. He is practicing this week and may be able to start the team's Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts in London.
Will Jayden Daniels play against the Colts in London?
It remains undecided. Coach Dan Quinn has not ruled out Daniels for the game, and Fox Sports described his status as too early to call.
Is Jayden Daniels having surgery on his elbow?
According to CBS Sports, Daniels is opting to delay surgery on his dislocated left elbow until after the season rather than have the procedure now.
Who started for the Commanders while Daniels was out?
Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota started in Daniels' absence during a difficult stretch and led Washington to a win, throwing three touchdown passes, according to Yahoo Sports.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningCommanders expect Jayden Daniels to practice this week in London after elbow injury
- CBS SportsCenterCommanders' Jayden Daniels opting against elbow surgery until after season, per report
- Yahoo SportsCenterCommanders QB Jayden Daniels to practice Wednesday after flying to London with team, still 'a chance' he plays vs. Colts in Week 4
- Fox SportsRight-leaningCommanders' QB Jayden Daniels Back At Practice, 'Too Early to Call' London Status
- New York PostRight-leaningJayden Daniels traveling to London for return to practice in Commanders injury twist
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningQuinn: Daniels has chance to start for Commanders vs. Colts in London despite elbow injury