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Commanders GM: No Surgery, IR for Daniels
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In Short: Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters says quarterback Jayden Daniels will not undergo surgery or be placed on injured reserve for his dislocated elbow.
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels will not undergo surgery or be placed on injured reserve for his dislocated left elbow.
Peters made the announcement during his weekly radio appearance on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C., stating, 'As of right now, surgery is not on the table and we have not discussed IR.
Daniels was injured during the first half of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys and was later diagnosed with a dislocated elbow.
The quarterback's elbow had previously dislocated last year, which ultimately ended his season.
Throughout the process, a source close to Daniels said surgery was a last option, and doctors have advised that there's no guarantee the elbow won't dislocate again.
Doctors have warned that every dislocation poses a risk of injury to the bones that stabilize the elbow, potentially altering Daniels' prognosis and outcome.
Daniels spent the past three days visiting specialists who examined his elbow, and the team is now focusing on rehab and strengthening the joint.
Marcus Mariota will start in Daniels' place for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Peters indicated that the Commanders expect Daniels to return to action relatively soon, though no clear timeline has been provided.
If Daniels does not go on injured reserve, he could return within four weeks, avoiding a four-game absence.
The team will have to rely on Mariota to lead them to their first victory of the season while Daniels recovers.
What this adds
The news that Daniels will not undergo surgery or be placed on injured reserve suggests an optimistic outlook for his recovery.
Background
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was ruled out for the remainder of the Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys after suffering an elbow injury.
What's confirmed
- Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels will not undergo surgery or be placed on injured reserve for his dislocated left elbow.
- Peters made the announcement during his weekly radio appearance on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C., stating, 'As of right now, surgery is not on the table and we have not discussed IR.
- Daniels was injured during the first half of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys and was later diagnosed with a dislocated elbow.
- The quarterback's elbow had previously dislocated last year, which ultimately ended his season.
- Throughout the process, a source close to Daniels said surgery was a last option, and doctors have advised that there's no guarantee the elbow won't dislocate again.
- Doctors have warned that every dislocation poses a risk of injury to the bones that stabilize the elbow, potentially altering Daniels' prognosis and outcome.
- Daniels spent the past three days visiting specialists who examined his elbow, and the team is now focusing on rehab and strengthening the joint.
- Marcus Mariota will start in Daniels' place for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
- Peters indicated that the Commanders expect Daniels to return to action relatively soon, though no clear timeline has been provided.
- If Daniels does not go on injured reserve, he could return within four weeks, avoiding a four-game absence.
- The team will have to rely on Mariota to lead them to their first victory of the season while Daniels recovers.
What's still developing
- Daniels did not miss a start in 2024, including all three postseason games.
- Daniels tried to steady himself with his left hand as he was falling back.
- The fear, Kowalsky said, is that another dislocation could damage the bone. X-rays after both dislocations revealed no bone fracture. "Every time the elbow dislocates, there's a risk of injury to the bones that are the primary stabilizers," he said. "That does meaningfully change his prognosis and ultimate outcome."
- Because it was a second dislocation, Daniels could have faced surgery, whether just to repair or a reconstruction.
- The most notable part of Peters' comment is that Washington doesn’t view injured reserve as an option right now, meaning the club expects the quarterback back sooner than a four-week absence that would be required if he goes on IR.
- Peters' comments don’t provide a clear timeline for Daniels returning to the field.
- However, with Daniels not expected to land on IR, there is a shot the QB returns in the next few weeks.