Jayden Daniels injury: Commanders QB examining options, Marcus Mariota to start Week 3, per report

Daniels to get opinions from multiple experts

Jayden Daniels, a day after dislocating his left elbow during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, underwent imaging on Monday and will consult with multiple experts over the next few days, according to ESPN. The report also stated that the Commanders expect Marcus Mariota to start at quarterback for Sunday's game against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. Daniels' injury occurred late in the first half when he was inadvertently stepped on by a teammate and tried to brace his fall with his left arm, which bent unnaturally. He was carted off the field with an air cast on his left arm. Jayden Daniels is down after suffering an injury on this play pic.twitter.com/MlCPDv1BTe Daniels dislocated the same elbow last season.

He played well in Week 1 (a 24-22 loss to the Eagles) and was 11 of 17 for 96 yards and a touchdown (in addition to having 69 yards rushing on seven carries) on Sunday prior to getting injured. Sunday's injury is the latest setback for Daniels, who missed 10 games last year due to injury. Injuries have plagued Daniels since his sensational rookie season in 2024, which culminated in Washington's first NFC Championship game appearance since 1991. "Man, are we bummed for him," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said afterward. "I thought he was really playing his ass off, and