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Jayden Daniels back at practice after elbow dislocation, undecided for Colts game in London

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow in Week 2 against Dallas, has practiced in England wearing a brace and says he is taking it "day by day" ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. Coach Dan Quinn says a decision will come by Friday.

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Centre · 1Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow late in the first half of a Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and left the game. Centre · 1Backup Marcus Mariota replaced him, then started Week 3 and led the Commanders to a 33–31 win over the Seattle Seahawks, throwing for 183 yards and three touchdowns, according to Newsweek. Mixed · 2Daniels opted to avoid surgery so he could return sooner and not miss the rest of the 2026 season; Fox News's OutKick says he consulted multiple medical experts and decided that playing in a brace was acceptable.

Centre · 1On Wednesday, with the team in England for the game against the Indianapolis Colts in London, Daniels was seen at practice in Hertfordshire wearing a brace on his left elbow; ESPN's John Keim described the session as limited, basically a "60-minute jog-through". Mixed · 2Speaking to reporters on Thursday for the first time since the injury, Daniels said the elbow "feels good" and that he is taking it "day by day", without ruling out playing Sunday. Centre · 1Asked whether he fears re-aggravating the injury, Daniels said, "That's what the brace is for. If I had that concern, I would have gotten surgery."

Right · 1Coach Dan Quinn said the team will gauge Daniels in practice before choosing between him and Mariota, with "a definite determination" expected by Friday. Right · 1A source close to Daniels told OutKick that he is "not pushing coaches" to play but wants to. Centre · 1The Commanders are 1-2, and the game against the Colts is Sunday, Oct. 4, at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Centre · 1The injury history adds concern: Newsweek notes Daniels dislocated the same elbow in Week 9 last season and re-aggravated it five weeks later, ending his 2025 season, and some fans compared him to Robert Griffin III.

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Framing
Newsweek covers fan reaction to practice video, then a Thursday update that leans cautious about a quick return.
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Re-injury risk, last season's repeat dislocation, Mariota's strong play, fan worries about surgery and RG3 comparisons.
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Quinn's Friday decision timeline and the source saying Daniels wants to play.
Charged language
“nasty-looking”“RG3 all over again”
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“Multiple commenters called out Daniels' latest injury, suggesting he should keep recovering or even shut it down for the season.” — Newsweek
“Daniels should sit at least another week to get the rest he needs” — Newsweek

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Framing
Fox News's OutKick column highlights Daniels' non-answer on playing Sunday, with a tone of reading between the lines.
Emphasis
Daniels' quotes, Quinn's return-to-play process, a source saying he wants to play.
Leaves out or plays down
Re-aggravation history in 2025 and the argument for sitting him.
Charged language
“ugly elbow dislocation”“Sherlock Holmes”
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“Looking for a no, in that response. Not there.” — Fox News
“Looking for the part where Quinn says Daniels is out. Not there.” — Fox News

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