Jayden Daniels to brace elbow, return in coming weeks; surgery a strong possibility after season
The Commanders quarterback avoided surgery now, but specialists agree he'll likely need it once the season ends, with a brace and a return to play in the coming weeks
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Jayden Daniels will brace his balky elbow and return to play in the coming weeks, but surgery remains a strong possibility for the Commanders quarterback after the season.
Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero): Surgery remains a strong possibility for Jayden Daniels after the season. But the Commanders QB was determined to avoid that scenario now and specialists agreed, so he'll brace his balky elbow and return to play in the coming weeks. Details in The Sweep: https://tompelissero.substack.com/p/week-3-insider-notebook-new-york-giants-los-angeles-chargers-jaxson-dart-justin-herbert
Daniels was determined to avoid surgery now, and specialists agreed, so he'll manage the elbow with a brace and get back on the field rather than going under the knife midseason. The plan keeps the franchise quarterback in the lineup while Washington sorts out its playoff push.
The longer-term picture is less certain. Tom Pelissero reports that surgery is a strong possibility once the season ends, meaning the elbow issue could require a procedure in the offseason. That's a consideration for the Commanders' planning, but for now the priority is getting Daniels back on the field.
Daniels was considered week-to-week after being held out of practice earlier this week, and this update confirms he'll play through the injury rather than sit. Washington's offense has leaned heavily on its young quarterback, so his return is significant for a team looking to stay competitive in the NFC.