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        Jayden Daniels Injury History & Analysis

        Injury Risk

        Low

        Chance of Injury in 2026

        41%

        Chance of Injury per Game

        3.1%

        Projected Games Missed 2026

        1.20

        Durability

        2.83

        Current Status

        Arm Elbow Dislocation Out

        Comments: Daniels suffered a severe left elbow injury during the first half of the Week 2 game against Dallas. Daniels tripped on the final play of the first half, causing his left arm and elbow to bend backward unnaturally. His missed Washington's next two games.

        Week 4 Practice Report

        Practice Status
        Wed DNP
        Thu DNP
        Fri DNP
        Week Status:
        Out
        Likelihood of Playing:
        0%
        Human body diagram showing Jayden Daniels injury locations 1 2 1 1 1 3
        Date League Injury Level Games Missed Details
        Sep 20, 2026 NFL Arm Elbow Dislocation — — Daniels suffered a severe left elbow injury during the first half of the Week 2 game against Dallas. Daniels tripped on the final play of the first half, causing his left arm and elbow to bend backward unnaturally. His missed Washington's next two games.
        Dec 7, 2025 NFL Arm Elbow Sprain — 4 Daniels re-injured his left elbow during the Week 14 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Daniels was ruled out for the remainder of the season.
        Nov 2, 2025 NFL Arm Elbow Dislocation — 3 Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during the Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and missed three games.
        Oct 19, 2025 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Grade 1 1 Daniels injured his right hamstring during Week 7's game at Dallas. He missed one game.
        Sep 11, 2025 NFL Knee Strain Grade 1 2 Daniels suffered a sprained left knee in Week 2 of the 2025 season during a loss to the Green Bay Packers. He missed two games
        Oct 20, 2024 NFL Chest Rib Sprain/Pull — — Daniels suffered a rib injury during Week 7's game versus the Panthers.
        Nov 4, 2023 Non-NFL Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 — Daniels took a hit from Alabama LB Dallas Turner. After the game, Daniels was placed in concussion protocol.
        Nov 26, 2022 Non-NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Grade 1 — Daniels avoided a high-ankle sprain, per HC Brian Kelly. He suited up to face Georgia in the SEC Championship.
        Oct 26, 2019 Non-NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Grade 1 1 Daniels played through the injury initially, then sat out the following game vs. USC.
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        By Matt Schauf

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        Jayden Daniels Player Profile

        Washington Commanders QB #5 Bye 7
        6’4” 210 lbs. Age 25.8 LSU

        2026 Regular Season Stats

        Pass Yds
        260
        Rush Yds
        100
        TD
        3
        INT
        0
        QBR
        —
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