Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels could return from elbow injury by Week 5.

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.
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.
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.
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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