Jayden Daniels Shrugs Off Elbow Fears as Commanders Weigh Colts Start in London
Dan Quinn said Daniels will get more reps this week as Washington decides by Friday whether he can start.
- On Thursday, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels said he has no concerns about re-injuring his left elbow and is "taking it day by day" regarding Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
- Daniels dislocated his left arm during a Week 2 loss against the Dallas Cowboys, marking the second time he suffered the injury to his non-throwing arm. Specialists did not recommend immediate surgery.
- Participating in practice for a second consecutive day Thursday, Daniels wore a protective brace while performing footwork and throwing drills in London. He was officially "limited" during the session.
- If Daniels cannot play Sunday, Marcus Mariota will make his second consecutive start for the Commanders. Offensive coordinator Blough noted that Washington's play calling will remain consistent between the two quarterbacks.
- Although Daniels could revisit surgery options after the season, he remains focused on the present. "If I had that concern, I would have gotten surgery," he said Thursday.
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Jayden Daniels does not dismiss playing Sunday against the Colts in London after ugly elbow dislocation injury
Jayden Daniels says his dislocated elbow "feels good" as the Washington Commanders weigh starting him or Marcus Mariota against the Indianapolis Colts in London.
Daniels not worried about re-injuring elbow: That's what brace is for
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels said Thursday he has no concerns about reinjuring his left elbow and is "taking it day by day" on the possibility of starting against the Colts on Sunday in London.
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Jayden Daniels shrugs off elbow fears as Commanders weigh Colts start in London
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels says he has no concerns about re-injuring his left elbow and is “taking it day by day” on the possibility of starting against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Daniels dislocated his…
Colts vs Commanders Preview: NFL London Returns to Tottenham
The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 4 October 2026, opening the NFL’s three-game London series. Both teams are 1-2 after Week 3 victories, with Jayden Daniels’ availability, Washington’s quarterback options and Indianapolis’ turnover problems among the key storylines heading into this cross-conference matchup.
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