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Daniels Unfazed by Elbow Injury, Emphasizes Brace's Role
Confirmed
In Short: Despite the injury, Daniels has not been ruled out for the upcoming game. However, the team remains cautious and will consult with medical staff before making a final decision.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels expressed confidence in his ability to avoid re-injuring his dislocated left elbow, attributing his reassurance to the brace he wears.
Daniels participated in limited practice for the second consecutive day at the team's luxury resort ahead of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Despite the injury, Daniels has not been ruled out for the upcoming game. However, the team remains cautious and will consult with medical staff before making a final decision.
Daniels traveled to New York and Los Angeles to consult with specialists, who advised against immediate surgery and recommended he continue playing.
What this adds
The brace has become a crucial part of Daniels' uniform, allowing him to return to practice just two weeks after his injury.
Background
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What's confirmed
- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels expressed confidence in his ability to avoid re-injuring his dislocated left elbow, attributing his reassurance to the brace he wears.
- Daniels participated in limited practice for the second consecutive day at the team's luxury resort ahead of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
- Despite the injury, Daniels has not been ruled out for the upcoming game. However, the team remains cautious and will consult with medical staff before making a final decision.
- Daniels traveled to New York and Los Angeles to consult with specialists, who advised against immediate surgery and recommended he continue playing.
What's still developing
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- "That's what the brace is for," he said Thursday.
- "I love playing football, I get paid to play football," Daniels said.
- Surgery could be an option after the season -- Daniels said he would listen to what doctors say at the time before making any decision.
- Daniels said he's not worried about another dislocation or possible long-term damage.
- But it remains uncertain whether Daniels will play.
- But the specialists did not recommend surgery; Daniels also just wanted to play.
- Daniels was carted off the field and ruled out for the remainder of the game as well as the team's home opener against the Seahawks the following week.
- As Marcus Mariota prepared to start in his place, Daniels crossed the country to visit orthopedic specialists in New York and Los Angeles to determine the best course of action for his elbow.
- But Peters never ruled out the possibility of Daniels needing surgery to stabilize his elbow at some point after the season.
- England -- The apparatus extends from the biceps down to the forearm, with four large straps and a hinge that rests on the outside of the elbow and restricts its motion.
- For Jayden Daniels, this brace is now as much a part of his uniform as his jersey and helmet.