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Jayden Daniels’ Elbow Injury Is Still Holding Him Back, And It Could Derail the Commanders’ London Trip

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was back on the practice field Thursday, October 1, but it was another limited session for him as that elbow issue keeps him sidelined from full participation. It’s a real bummer for Commanders fans hoping to see their QB at 100%.

The Ongoing Elbow Saga: Still Limited

This isn’t the news anyone wanted to hear. Daniels, their guy under center, is still dealing with that nagging elbow. The official word from Commanders.com is that he’s “limited” in practice, which means he’s out there, but he’s definitely not cleared for everything. They are saying he’s making “progress” in his recovery, but that’s a classic coach-speak line when a player isn’t full-go. The big question mark is still hovering over his head for Week 4, and that’s a tough pill to swallow for a team gearing up for a big game.

London Calling, But Will Daniels Answer?

This isn’t just any regular road game, either. The Commanders are shipping out to London for Week 4, and that added travel and time change just complicates things further for a player already battling an injury. With his status so up in the air, the fantasy football crew out there is already calling Daniels a “risky” option. If you’ve got other quarterbacks on your roster, you’re probably benching Daniels this week, no question. You just can’t trust an uncertain elbow when your team is flying across the pond for a crucial matchup.

So for now, Commanders fans, and anyone with Daniels on their fantasy squad, it’s a waiting game. His Week 4 availability remains up in the air as they prep for their international trip. We’ll be keeping an eye out for any further updates before kickoff across the pond.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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