# Jayden Daniels Avoids Surgery But Injury Concerns Remain

> Jayden Daniels avoids elbow surgery but injury risks linger for Washington Commanders.
- Title: Jayden Daniels Avoids Surgery But Injury Concerns Remain
- Summary: Jayden Daniels avoids elbow surgery but injury risks linger for Washington Commanders. Jayden Daniels will return from dislocated left elbow injury without…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/commanders-jayden-daniels-elbow-surgery-later-date
- Published: 2026-09-29T18:40:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jayden danials, commanders, elbow surgery, nfl, washington, seahawks, marcus mariota, indianapolis colts, 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.
## Key takeaway

Jayden Daniels will return from dislocated left elbow injury without surgery but faces potential reinjury after aggravating it in Week 14.