Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is avoiding surgery for a dislocated left elbow after multiple second opinions. Jonathan Jones reports surgery would end his 2026 season. Daniels is expected to miss Week 3 and likely Week 4; a Week 5 or 6 return is possible.
Jones said Daniels could revisit surgery after the 2026 season, though his recovery might have progressed enough by then to keep waiting for full health in 2027. Avoiding surgery also depends on the left elbow not getting worse.
The article links the decision to Daniels’ contract timeline: he becomes eligible for an extension after 2026, and its account says a season-ending operation could delay meaningful talks through at least 2027.
