Commanders QB Jayden Daniels suffers left elbow injury vs. Cowboys
Key Points:
- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a serious left elbow injury on the final play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys and was ruled out after halftime.
- Daniels appeared to injure his elbow after stumbling and bracing himself with his left arm, leading to him being carted off the field at AT&T Stadium.
- At the time of the injury, Daniels had completed 11 of 17 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown, along with 69 rushing yards on seven attempts; veteran Marcus Mariota replaced him for the second half.
- Daniels previously dislocated his left elbow last season, causing him to miss several games and aggravate the injury later in the year.
- After a standout rookie season in 2024, Daniels struggled through injuries and limited playtime last year, starting only seven games due to multiple injuries including a knee sprain, hamstring issues, and the elbow injury.