Commanders Shut Down Jayden Daniels for Season Due to Elbow Injury

Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has been officially shut down for the remainder of the 2025 season due to an elbow injury, aggravated in Week 14. Head Coach Dan Quinn cited a "part medical, part team" decision, as Daniels was not medically cleared for contact. He will not start the final three games, with Marcus Mariota taking over as QB1. Daniels finishes his second NFL season having started seven games, completing 114 of 188 passes for 1,262 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs, and adding 278 rushing yards with two scores. The injury was a dislocated left, non-throwing elbow.