Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a left elbow injury just before halftime of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. With the Commanders facing a 3rd‑and‑goal inside the Dallas 5‑yard line and no timeouts remaining, head coach Dan Quinn kept the offense on the field in a 17‑10 contest.
Play that led to the injury
Daniels lined up under center and appeared to trip over the offensive line. He used his left arm to brace himself as he fell, and the impact caused the elbow injury. After the play, he struggled to rise, fell back to the turf, and was eventually helped onto a cart. An aircast was applied to his left arm before he was escorted off the field.
Background on Daniels’ elbow issues
This is not Daniels’ first elbow problem this season. He missed most of the second half of the 2025 season after dislocating the same left elbow. He returned in Week 14 after initially injuring it in Week 9, only to re‑injure it again and be shut down for the remainder of that season.
Following the injury, the Commanders turned to backup quarterback Marcus Mariota to start the second half. The team has officially ruled Daniels out for the rest of the game.
Impact on the game
The injury came at a critical moment as the Commanders were attempting to close a two‑point gap. Dallas maintained its lead, and the loss of Daniels limited Washington’s offensive options for the remainder of the contest.
What’s next for Daniels?
Team medical staff will evaluate the severity of the elbow injury and determine a recovery timeline. Given his history of elbow problems this season, further evaluation will be essential before any return to practice.
Fans are encouraged to follow official Commanders updates for the latest on Daniels’ health status and any roster moves.
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