Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Suffers Potential Season-Ending Elbow Injury Amid 3-6 Record

Michigan State made a surprise quarterback change against Minnesota, inserting Alessio Milivojevic for Aidan Chiles; Milivojevic threw for 311 yards and a touchdown and showed poise, accuracy and high football IQ in an overtime loss, leaving coach Jonathan Smith to decide during the bye whether to stick with Milivojevic or return to Chiles before the Penn State game. Chiles remains a dynamic rusher with a strong arm when healthy, but recent accuracy and lingering injury concerns cost him the starting job. In Washington, the Commanders were routed by the Seahawks in a blowout that compounded a 3–6, injury-marred season when starter Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow—X-rays were negative, an MRI was scheduled, and multiple outlets say he is expected to miss several games or most of the season. Marcus Mariota will step in as the starter (with Josh Johnson and depth pieces such as Sam Hartman behind him), but the team’s record and injury list have sparked calls that the Commanders should be sellers at the trade deadline. Analysts have suggested Washington consider trading expiring veterans like Von Miller, Deebo Samuel or Bobby Wagner to retool, especially after additional season-ending injuries reported to Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone). Overall, MSU faces an important quarterback decision after a promising midgame change, while the Commanders confront immediate roster and depth challenges that may prompt short- and long-term organizational moves.