Daniels returns from elbow injury amid reinjury concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 18:13 · Archive

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will return against the Giants wearing a brace after dislocating his elbow for the second time, but NFL doctors warn of high reinjury risk.

Jayden Daniels will return to the Washington Commanders' lineup Sunday against the New York Giants, having missed the past two games after dislocating his left elbow for the second time in his career. The injury occurred in Week 2 during a loss to the Dallas Cowboys. After consulting specialists in Los Angeles and New York, Daniels was cleared to play with a protective brace.

However, ESPN reports that many doctors around the NFL express concern about the likelihood of reinjury. According to sources cited by the outlet, there are doctors who believe it is a matter of 'when, not if' Daniels dislocates the elbow again, given that he has sustained the same injury twice in the past eleven months. These doctors maintain that players who dislocate an elbow twice face higher reinjury risk.

Daniels said this week he will 'embrace the brace' and insisted it will not affect his play. The offensive coordinator stated the gameplan will not be altered, and that Daniels can take snaps and hand off the ball without issue while wearing the brace. He will be backed up by rookie Athan Kaliakmanis, with veteran Marcus Mariota unavailable due to a knee injury.

How it is being reported

• Jayden Daniels injury sparks split among NFL doctors as fears surround star QB ahead of his returnJayden Daniels is back for the Washington Commanders after dislocating his elbow for the second time against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2.Daily Mail Sport · 11 Oct, 18:00
• NFL doctors fear Jayden Daniels destined for another elbow injuryCommanders QB Jayden Daniels will play against the Giants in a brace, but NFL doctors warn his dislocated left elbow is at high risk for reinjury.New York Post · 11 Oct, 16:36

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