Jayden Daniels injury: Commanders star QB badly hurt left elbow late on ‘SNF’

LANDOVER, Md. – Commanders’ quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a serious left elbow injury with less than 8 minutes remaining in Washington’s Week 9 “Sunday Night Football” home game against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks led 38-1 at the time and eventually prevailed 38-14, having dominated from the start of the game.

Daniels was rushing down the right sideline when he was tackled by Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas. When Daniels rolled over, he tried to use his non-throwing arm to steady himself; However, when landing on the grass, his left elbow appeared to bend inward at an unnatural angle.

The Chiefs’ medical staff rushed onto the field, preparing for Daniels’ left elbow and arm before the star signal caller walked off the field stationary as he entered the tunnel.

It’s been a tough sophomore season for Daniels, who missed two games with an ankle injury suffered in Week 2 against the Packers and sat out the Washington game in Week 8 with a hamstring injury suffered against the Cowboys in his previous game.

The Leaders have been severely hampered by injuries all season. After a magical 12-5 campaign in 2024 that included Daniels winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, Washington finished 3-6 Sunday night. Daniels was 16 of 22 for 153 yards with an interception. He also carried 10 times for 51 yards and a touchdown.

Marcus Mariota, who started all three games Daniels missed earlier this season, replaced Daniels and completed the downward drive. The Leaders are 1-2 with Mariota starting this season.