Report: Jayden Daniels avoids elbow surgery for now
Daniels has three passing touchdowns and 100 rushing yards in two 2026-27 games as Washington sits 1-2.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has reportedly avoided surgery on his dislocated left elbow for now, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter reported that surgery remains very much in play after the season.
Daniels has appeared in two games in 2026-27, completing 29 of 51 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns. He has taken one sack in those appearances. The numbers show a quarterback who has contributed both through the air and on the ground in the early portion of the season, while the report centers on the status of his left elbow.
As a runner, Daniels has 12 attempts for 100 yards in 2026-27. He also has one fumble. His passing totals include three touchdowns across the two games, with 29 completions on 51 attempts and 260 yards.
Washington is 1-2. The Commanders rank 17th of 32 teams in offensive EPA and 29th of 32 in defensive EPA. Schefter’s report does not say that surgery has been scheduled; it says Daniels avoided it for now and that it remains a possibility after the season.
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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels avoided surgery on his dislocated left elbow for now, but it still is very much in play for after this season. cc: @tyschmit 🎧 https://t.co/wj1vqI8EYo https://t.co/4T6zgIns9m
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