Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Shut Down for Season with Dislocated Elbow

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a dislocated left (non-throwing) elbow, an injury initially suffered in Week 9 and aggravated in Week 14. Not cleared for contact, the team decided to prioritize his recovery for 2026. Daniels, the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year, expressed "super frustration" over his "disappointing year" which also included hamstring and knee issues, limiting him to just seven games. Marcus Mariota will start the final three weeks.