Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Faces Season-Ending Dislocated Elbow Injury Amid Team Struggles

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a significant left elbow dislocation during a 38-14 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks, marking his third injury of the season. The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter with the game already out of reach, prompting criticism of head coach Dan Quinn for keeping Daniels in despite the lopsided score and Daniels' prior injuries. Quinn defended his decision, explaining the team tried to limit Daniels' risk through conservative play-calling but expressed regret in hindsight. Daniels' injury, which affected his non-throwing arm, will sideline him for at least a month, though the exact recovery time depends on whether surgery is required. With the Commanders now 3-6 and playoff hopes dimming, backup Marcus Mariota is expected to take over as Daniels recovers. Observers, including Daniels' former coach Herm Edwards, have criticized Quinn's decision as putting the competitive spirit above player safety.