What happened: Washington general manager Adam Peters said Jayden Daniels is not headed for elbow surgery and injured reserve has not been discussed. He gave the update in a weekly radio interview before Sunday's home game against Seattle.

Why it matters: Keeping Daniels off injured reserve leaves the door open for a shorter absence. He missed four games with his last left elbow injury, raising the cost of another extended absence in Week 4.

What to watch: Daily practice designations next week will show whether Daniels can return. Mariota's outing against Seattle sets the short-term plan.