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Doctors fear Daniels at higher risk for another elbow dislocation

Doctors around the NFL believe it's a matter of when, not if, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels hurts his left elbow again, sources told ESPN.

By Adam Schefter · ESPN

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 12:23 PM

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Doctors around the NFL believe Jayden Daniels faces a high risk of suffering another left elbow dislocation.
Daniels consulted specialists in New York and Los Angeles who deemed playing with a brace a viable option.
Offensive coordinator David Blough confirmed Daniels will start with no limitations against the New York Giants.

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Doctors around the NFL believe Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels faces an elevated risk of dislocating his left elbow again. Daniels has dislocated the joint twice in the past 11 months, most recently in Week 2, but has been cleared to play against the New York Giants wearing a protective brace.

Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough stated that Daniels would be a full go on Sunday with no limitations to the game plan. Daniels plans to wear the brace for the rest of the season, while rookie Athan Kaliakmanis serves as the backup quarterback.

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