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NFL·INJURY·September 23, 2026 01:00 PM ET

Commanders' Jayden Daniels seeing specialist for dislocated elbow, timeline unclear

Marcus Mariota will start against Seattle in Week 3.

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What happened: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is consulting another specialist Wednesday for his dislocated left elbow, with no definitive timeline for his recovery. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Daniels will miss at least this week's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Marcus Mariota will take over as the starting quarterback.

Why it matters: Daniels re-injured the elbow on the final play of the second quarter during Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Quinn stated the team will wait for full medical details before considering adding another quarterback to the roster. Washington is dealing with further attrition, as safety Nick Cross has been ruled out and guard Sam Cosmi is in the concussion protocol.

What to watch: Washington awaits the results of Wednesday's medical evaluation to map out a recovery plan and determine if a corresponding roster move is needed.

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