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Jayden Daniels avoids surgery, expected to miss four games

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:37 PM UTC · How we work

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Jayden Daniels Returns

Jayden Daniels will return to play without immediate surgery on his left elbow.
He dislocated the elbow in Week 2 during the loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
He is expected to miss no more than four games, with a possible Week 5 return.
He will wear a brace on his non-throwing left arm when he returns.
He could opt for surgery after the 2026 season, potentially impacting a $70 million-per-year extension.

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Marcus Mariota Starts

Marcus Mariota will start for the Commanders against the Seattle Seahawks, replacing injured quarterback Daniels.
Left guard Chris Paul’s footstep forced Daniels to brace, causing his elbow dislocation.
Coach Dan Quinn called the news of avoiding surgery “great news” for the team.
The Commanders must decide whether Daniels will travel with the squad to London for the Week 4 Colts game.

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Jayden Daniels Returns

Jayden Daniels will return to play without immediate surgery on his left elbow.
He dislocated the elbow in Week 2 during the loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
He is expected to miss no more than four games, with a possible Week 5 return.
He will wear a brace on his non-throwing left arm when he returns.
He could opt for surgery after the 2026 season, potentially impacting a $70 million-per-year extension.

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