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Daniels’ Elbow Injury Sends Texans to Further Imaging

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:13 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow during the Week 2 loss to Dallas.
Dan Quinn said X-rays showed no fracture and ordered further imaging on Monday.
Marcus Mariota completed 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown in the second half.
Kurt Warner said Daniels could return with a brace, as he did after a similar injury.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman dislocated his left elbow, forcing him to miss three games before returning with a protective brace. The NFL recorded a 12% drop in viewership for the Cowboys’ Week 3 matchup, and the team’s offense averaged 210 yards without Aikman. Today, Arizona Cardinals rookie Jayden Daniels suffered a similar left-elbow dislocation, prompting head coach Dan Quinn to order X-ray imaging while veteran Kurt Warner predicts a brace-assisted comeback. The recurrence underscores the NFL’s ongoing need for advanced orthopedic protocols, influencing teams to allocate additional medical resources and adjust roster strategies for injury resilience.

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Story summary

Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow during the Week 2 loss to Dallas.
Dan Quinn said X-rays showed no fracture and ordered further imaging on Monday.
Marcus Mariota completed 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown in the second half.
Kurt Warner said Daniels could return with a brace, as he did after a similar injury.

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