Commanders Quarterback Jayden Daniels Suffers Second Elbow Dislocation
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow for the second time in less than a year. The injury occurred in Arlington, Texas, with imaging confirming the dislocation but no fracture.

Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 20, 2026 —
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has sustained a dislocation of his left elbow. This marks the second time in less than a year that Daniels has experienced this type of injury. The incident occurred in Arlington, Texas.
Following the injury, imaging was conducted. The results of this imaging confirmed the dislocation. However, the imaging did not reveal any accompanying fracture.
The specific circumstances and date of the injury were not provided in the available information. Details regarding the timeline of his previous elbow injury were also not specified, other than it occurred within the last year.
Further information regarding the contractor’s name, the specific nature of the event where the injury occurred, or the player’s prognosis was not immediately available. The team has not released a statement regarding the immediate next steps or expected recovery period for Daniels.
The lack of a reported fracture is a key finding from the diagnostic imaging. However, the recurrence of the dislocation indicates a significant medical event for the player.
The team’s official response and any potential impact on future games or training are also pending further announcements.
Story summarized from the original created by SCHUYLER DIXON, Associated Press on www.wtnh.com, see more information here.
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