Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels left Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys after suffering a left elbow injury during the final play before halftime.
Daniels took the snap and appeared to have his foot stepped on by a teammate. While trying to recover his balance, he extended his left arm to break his fall. The quarterback immediately remained on the field as the first half ended.
The injury was especially notable because Daniels previously dislocated the same elbow during the 2025 season. His previous injury disrupted that campaign, making the latest incident an important development for Washington.
Daniels eventually attempted to leave the field but was unable to continue and was taken away on a cart with a towel over his head. Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Brady reacted strongly when the replay showed the injury.
Washington entered halftime trailing Dallas 17-10. Daniels had been playing well before leaving the contest, but the injury changed the Commanders’ quarterback situation for the remainder of the game.
Marcus Mariota is Washington’s second quarterback, while rookie Athan Kaliakmanis is listed as the emergency option. The Commanders also have Sam Hartman on their practice squad.
The supplied reports did not confirm the final diagnosis or how much time Daniels could miss. Further medical evaluation will determine the severity of the injury.
