# Commanders QB Daniels Injured, Team Stays With Him

> Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels stayed with teammates after elbow injury.
- Title: Commanders QB Daniels Injured, Team Stays With Him | Shortify
- Summary: Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels stayed with teammates after elbow injury. Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said teammates stayed with…
- Keywords: jayden daniels, dan quinn, commanders, nfl, quinn, seahawks, news, local, Daniels, Injured, Team, Stays
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/dan-quinn-washington-commanders-ONV5N3FXYJA37HJD6YS2YISD6Q
- Author: Kevin Reynolds
- Published: 2026-09-23T23:33:18.66+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jayden daniels, dan quinn, commanders, nfl, quinn, seahawks, news, local
## Injury Moment
Daniels dislocated elbow on final play of first half.
## Initial Reaction
Teammates stayed with Daniels as medical staff attended.
## Pundit Claim
Pundits said Daniels wasn’t well liked or team didn’t care.
## Quinn Response
Quinn said teammates were gutted and stayed with Daniels.

> It was just the opposite... These guys were absolutely gutted.
## Team Support
Mariota kneeled with Daniels throughout injury.

> I just wanted to stay there with him and say, Hey, Dog, I got you.
## What Happens Next
Daniels will play against Seahawks with timeline unknown.
## Key takeaway

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said teammates stayed with injured quarterback Jayden Daniels after halftime, contradicting claims he was abandoned.