Jayden Daniels may avoid injured reserve as Commanders weigh recovery options

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is currently evaluating recovery options after suffering another dislocated elbow, though the team hopes to avoid placing him on injured reserve. Head coach Dan Quinn stated that a definitive update on Daniels' timeline will not arrive until later in the week as the team gathers more medical information.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, veteran backup Marcus Mariota is expected to start multiple games in place of Daniels. The Commanders remain hopeful that Daniels' rehabilitation will allow him to return without requiring a stint on injured reserve.