Jayden Daniels is back on the practice field for the Commanders, a limited participant for a second straight session, but the real talk is all about that left elbow he dislocated in Week 2. The third-year signal caller will sport a brace on his left arm for the rest of the season, designed to keep his elbow bent slightly and avoid another dislocation. And get this: Daniels says he’s not concerned about re-injury once he’s back on the field.
Elbow Issues and That “No Concern” Vibe
Daniels’ confidence is wild considering the history. This isn’t just a fresh injury; it’s the *same* elbow he dislocated and re-injured last season. The Week 2 incident happened in his non-throwing arm during the team’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite that past, he told reporters Thursday, “That’s what the brace is for. If I had that concern, I would have gotten surgery.” He’s met with several specialists, and surgery wasn’t recommended for now, though it could be an offseason possibility. Daniels confirmed, “If the surgery was needed to be ASAP, then I’ve got to do what’s best for me. We had those conversations. I was blessed enough to go back out there on the practice field. … I’m not really concerned at this moment.”
The Path Forward and Who’s Under Center
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday there’s still “a chance” Daniels could play, but they’re not going to put him out there before he’s ready. Daniels, who sat out last week but joined the team on the flight to England this week, is “taking it day by day.” It’s not yet known if he’ll be available to play in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts in London. If Daniels ends up being ruled out, Marcus Mariota would get his second straight start. Daniels, a leader on this team, put it plainly: “I love playing football, I get paid to play football. Everybody is hurting. I just feel for me being a leader, go out there and give it my shot to go out and play and obviously protect myself. I just love football and have a passion for it.” That passion is undeniable, but whether that elbow holds up, even with a brace, remains the biggest question mark.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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