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Jayden Daniels Avoids Surgery But Injury Concerns Remain
Jayden Daniels avoids elbow surgery but injury risks linger for Washington Commanders.
In brief
Jayden Daniels avoids elbow surgery but injury risks linger for Washington Commanders. Jayden Daniels will return from dislocated left elbow injury without surgery but faces potential reinjury after aggravating it in Week 14. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Jayden Daniels injury update
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels avoided surgery for dislocated left elbow after Week 9 loss to Seattle Seahawks.
Daniels' injury history
Daniels dislocated left elbow in 2025 Week 9 game against Seahawks and aggravated it in Week 14 game against Minnesota Vikings.
Surgery decision
Daniels avoided surgery for now but will require procedure after season, with team aiming to return him to lineup sooner than later.
Team medical review
Washington GM Adam Peters met with doctors nationwide to determine best course of action for Daniels' elbow injury.
Team executive concerns
One NFL executive said Daniels' return without surgery risks team's playoff position, while another warned it's the riskiest outcome for fringe playoff teams.
Next game
Commanders face Indianapolis Colts in London this Sunday after Daniels' injury update.
What it means
Jayden Daniels will return from dislocated left elbow injury without surgery but faces potential reinjury after aggravating it in Week 14.
