# Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Expected Back Soon

> Daniels to return in three weeks after elbow injury.
- Title: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Expected Back Soon · CBS Sports
- Summary: Daniels to return in three weeks after elbow injury. Jayden Daniels, Washington's quarterback, will return from a dislocated left elbow injury within three…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/commanders-qb-jayden-daniels-expected-back-within-three-weeks
- Published: 2026-09-27T14:17:00+00:00
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- Topics: jayden daniels, commanders, seahawks, nfl, elbow injury, qb, sports
## Injury Update
Jayden Daniels, 25, dislocated left elbow in Week 2.

> Jayden Daniels (dislocated left elbow) is expected to return within three weeks
## Injury History
Daniels had first elbow dislocation last year against Seahawks.

> he suffered his first in week nine last year against the seahawks
## Treatment Plan
Daniels won't undergo surgery; Commanders not placing him on IR.

> Daniels won't undergo surgery, and the commanders aren't placing him on ir
## Temporary QB
Marcus Mariota steps in for Daniels against Seahawks.

> Washington is turning to marcus mariota against seattle
## Return Plan
Daniels wears brace when returning from injury.

> When daniels returns, he will wear a brace on his left elbow
## What Happens Next
Daniels may re-aggravate injury in first game back.

> Daniels re-aggravated his elbow injury when he fell hard on it in his first game back
## Key takeaway

Jayden Daniels, Washington's quarterback, will return from a dislocated left elbow injury within three weeks, wearing a brace to avoid surgery.