Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was carted off the field after suffering an elbow injury on the final play of the first half against the Cowboys, with the two teams already headed to their locker rooms as he was taken off. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' return timeline remains uncertain after he suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Daniels underwent imaging Monday, with X-rays showing no structural damage. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Daniels will meet with specialists Tuesday and Wednesday to determine the next course of action and a potential timeline for his return.
Pro Football Doc on Jayden Daniels' Elbow Injury
Pro Football Doc believes Daniels could potentially return sooner than expected with the help of an elbow brace, which he expects the quarterback to wear for the remainder of the season.
The concern is the ease with which Daniels' elbow redislocated. Pro Football Doc said a brace could provide enough stability for Daniels to return without undergoing surgery during the season.
If Daniels is not comfortable playing with the brace or elects for a more definitive solution, surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament could be an option. However, Pro Football Doc said that procedure could potentially wait until after the season because the injury is to Daniels' non-throwing left arm.
“I hope that they're able to control it with a brace and wait till the end of the season, rather than ending his season to do that,” Pro Football Doc said.
Pro Football Doc also explained that surgery is not automatically required following an elbow dislocation, noting that some quarterbacks have been able to continue their careers without undergoing a procedure.
The next step will be determining whether Daniels' elbow can remain stable enough in a brace for him to return to play.
