Daniels Expected Week 5 Return
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels could return from elbow injury by Week 5.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to return from a dislocated left elbow within three weeks, according to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, a more specific timeline than the team’s earlier estimate of within a month. The injury is to his non-throwing arm; surgery is not currently planned, and the team has not discussed placing him on injured reserve. Daniels will miss the Week 3 game against Seattle, and Marcus Mariota is set to start and likely remain under center against Indianapolis in Week 4. If the timeline holds, Daniels could return for Washington’s Week 5 game against the Giants and is expected to wear a brace. The elbow problem recurred after sidelining Daniels last season, raising concerns about his recovery and protection from further injury.
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Daniels’ previous elbow dislocation followed a similar recovery pattern: he returned after three games last season, then aggravated the injury and was shut down for the final five games.
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The injury occurred when Daniels stumbled while pulling away from center and braced himself against the turf; doctors put the elbow back in place, and X-rays showed no fracture.
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Daniels sought opinions from doctors around the country, and some reportedly recommended season-ending surgery; other specialists told him rest and treatment could allow him to play this season without surgery.
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