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Commanders GM Says No Surgery for Daniels, No IR

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In Short: Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels will not undergo surgery and will not be placed on injured reserve.

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters announced on Friday that quarterback Jayden Daniels will not undergo surgery for his dislocated left elbow and will not be placed on injured reserve.

Peters told reporters that Daniels will focus on rehabilitation and strengthening his elbow, and will wear a brace to support the injury.

Head coach Dan Quinn expressed optimism about Daniels' recovery, noting that the quarterback's return to the field is a possibility within the next month.

Quinn said, 'What a great bit of news for him and for us.' He added that Daniels will not play against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday but could return to action relatively soon.

Daniels addressed the team about his situation before the news became public, and players reported that the room was 'hyped' and some even stood to applaud him.

Quarterback Marcus Mariota will start in Daniels' place against the Seahawks, and the team hopes he can lead them to their first victory of the season.

Daniels, 25, has missed 10 games due to injuries in his NFL career, including elbow, knee, and hamstring issues.

Daniels spent the past three days visiting specialists who examined his elbow, and the team will consult with medical staff on Monday before deciding whether Daniels will travel to London for their upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Offensive lineman Trent Scott highlighted Daniels' impact, noting, 'You see how electric he is when he’s on the field.

What this adds

Background

What's confirmed

• ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels won't undergo surgery on his dislocated left elbow and, as of now, he won't be placed on injured reserve according to general manager Adam Peters.
• Peters confirmed that prognosis while appearing on his weekly paid radio appearance on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C. "As of right now surgery is not on the table and we have not discussed IR," Peters told The Junkies.

What's still developing

• An IR stint would keep Daniels out for a minimum of four games, so the Commanders appear hopeful he can return sooner than later.
• Mariota fared well taking over for Daniels against the Cowboys.
• Throughout the process, one source close to the situation said surgery was a last option.
• But Daniels has been told by doctors there's no guarantee the elbow won't dislocate again, a source said.
• Daniels tried to steady himself with his left hand as he was falling back.
• If that holds true, then Daniels would return within four weeks; a stint on injured reserve would require him to miss four games.
• Because it was a second dislocation, Daniels could have faced surgery, whether just to repair or a reconstruction.
• Last year, Daniels’ season was also knocked off kilter and eventually ended by injuries to the same elbow.
• 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.
• Washington ruled Daniels out of Sunday's home opener against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks early in the week, and it would seem he's a longshot to appear in Week 4, given the Commanders will face the Indianapolis Colts in London for that contest on Oct. 4.
• Quarterback Athan Kalikmanis and offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. echoed those sentiments, noting how the whole building is rallying around Daniels.

Sources

• Bleacher Reportlink
• Espnlink
• FOX 5 DClink
• NBC4 Washingtonlink
• Nbcsportslink
• Nfllink
• Riggo's Raglink
• USA Todaylink
• WTOP Newslink
• profootballrumors.comlink
• Fox Newslink
• Wfmdlink
• Hogshavenlink
• Thebigleadlink
• WarpBeat — background on Commanders QB Daniels Out for Game After Elbow Injury link
• Louie Tee Network — video link