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Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Returning To Practice; QB Set For London Trip

Down Jayden Daniels to an elbow injury once again, the Commanders upset the Seahawks with Marcus Mariota at the controls. The team may not need to use this adjusted setup for much longer, however.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 7:32 PM
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Returning To Practice; QB Set For London Trip
Key Things to Know
  • Jayden Daniels will practice this week and travel to London for Washington's Week 4 game against the Colts.
  • Daniels missed Week 3 due to an elbow dislocation, with surgery likely deferred until after the 2026 season.
  • Marcus Mariota led the Commanders to their first win of the season, throwing three touchdowns against the Seahawks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will return to practice this week and travel with the team to London for their Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Daniels missed Week 3 due to an elbow dislocation, though he is currently not scheduled for surgery until after the 2026 campaign.

Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota started in Week 3, throwing three touchdown passes and 183 yards to lead Washington to an upset win over the Seattle Seahawks. Daniels' participation in practice will help establish his timeline, keeping open the possibility of a faster return than initially anticipated.

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