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Daniels' elbow injury threatens Commanders' season
Washington's QB Jayden Daniels carted off field after elbow injury in Dallas game
In brief
Washington's QB Jayden Daniels carted off field after elbow injury in Dallas game Daniels' elbow injury could end Washington's season as backup QB struggles to match his production Originally reported by The Banner.
Daniels' elbow injury
Washington QB Jayden Daniels injured his left elbow during Dallas game and was carted off field with a towel over his head.
“Daniels dropped back on final play of first half and tripped over offensive lineman's foot”
Injury history
Daniels previously dislocated his elbow against Seattle Seahawks in 2025 and aggravated it against Minnesota Vikings.
“He tried to return three weeks after initial injury but aggravated it against Minnesota Vikings”
Commanders' loss
Washington lost 37-20 to Dallas with Daniels injured, dropping to 0-2 record.
“They fall to 0-2 with two divisional losses”
New offensive scheme
Washington implemented a new offense to protect Daniels from being hit, limiting scrambles and using pro-style attacks.
“New play-caller David Blough put him under center, limited his scrambles and taught him a pro-style attack”
Daniels' performance
Daniels ran for five first downs in critical moments including 7-yard scramble and 18-yard run.
“He ran for five first downs in critical moments: 7-yard scramble and 18-yard run”
Backup QB struggles
Marcus Mariota completed 11-of-16 passes for 111 yards but Washington scored only seven points in second half.
“The Commanders struggled to score seven points in second half”
Rookie backup
Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis remains on 53-man roster but has limited playing time.
“They felt strongly enough about Athan Kaliakmanis to keep him on 53-man roster”
Defensive challenges
Washington's defense struggled to contain Dallas receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
“Dallas went to Lamb early and often with six catches for 94 yards and a touchdown”
The headline
Daniels' elbow injury could end Washington's season as backup QB struggles to match his production
