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Daniels to Start Week 5 After Elbow Injury

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 11:28 PM UTC · How we work

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Dan Quinn Starts Daniels

Head coach Dan Quinn announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels will start in Week 5 against the New York Giants.
Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs is out with a hamstring injury, per Quinn.
Terry McLaurin is listed as questionable after sustaining a hamstring strain that sidelined him Week 4.
Dan Quinn noted Daniels missed Weeks 3 and 4 after dislocating his left elbow versus Dallas.

Summary

Daniels Gets Brace

Coach Dan Quinn said Daniels will wear a brace that keeps his left elbow bent to prevent dislocation.
The Commanders added sliding drills to teach Daniels to throw away or slide instead of extending plays.
Daniels’ mobility is central to Washington’s offensive scheme, and the team fears losing it.
A win would improve Washington to 2-3 and lead into a three-game stretch versus the 49ers, Eagles and Rams.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 the New York Giants, coming off a seven-year playoff drought, won three straight road games and upset the 18-0 New England Patriots 17–14 in Super Bowl XLII, ending the Patriots’ bid for a perfect season. That surge, driven by Manning’s playoff heroics, mirrors today as Washington coach Dan Quinn leans on rookie Jayden Daniels for a similar turnaround.

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Dan Quinn Starts Daniels

Head coach Dan Quinn announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels will start in Week 5 against the New York Giants.
Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs is out with a hamstring injury, per Quinn.
Terry McLaurin is listed as questionable after sustaining a hamstring strain that sidelined him Week 4.
Dan Quinn noted Daniels missed Weeks 3 and 4 after dislocating his left elbow versus Dallas.

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