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NFL·INJURY·September 20, 2026 06:27 PM ET

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels carted off with apparent elbow injury

Washington trailed the Dallas Cowboys 17-13 at the time.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was carted to the locker room with an apparent elbow injury. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was carted to the locker room with an apparent elbow injury. He departed the field in tears with a towel over his head.

Why it matters: His absence removes the primary distributor from the offense in a divisional matchup. The team must adjust its game plan on the fly to overcome the current deficit.

By the numbers: Washington entered the contest with a 1-3 record and a three-game losing streak. The offense has averaged 14.5 points per game this season.

What to watch: The team will conduct further testing to assess the injury. A backup signal-caller will handle the remaining offensive series.

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