Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Dislocates Elbow, Will Miss Time; Mariota to Start

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during the first half of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. The injury occurred when Daniels tripped while pulling away from center, used his left arm to regain balance, and the elbow hyperextended. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed a dislocation with no fracture on X‑rays; an MRI on Monday indicates Daniels will miss time. Marcus Mariota will assume the starting role until Daniels returns. The injury mirrors a similar dislocation in 2025 against the Seattle Seahawks, which forced Daniels to miss the final weeks of that season. With the Commanders already 2‑6 after Mariota’s starts last year, the new injury threatens to derail the team’s early‑season momentum and could shape the remainder of the campaign.