Jayden Daniels injury update: Why Commanders QB is not playing vs Vikings

Jayden Daniels injury update: The Washington Commanders QB took a bad hit on his elbow during the third quarter vs the Minnesota Vikings

Updated on: Dec 8, 2025, 01:25:11 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Jayden Daniels injury update: The Washington Commanders QB took a bad hit on his elbow during the third quarter vs the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The 24-year-old was spotted on the bench, surrounded by trainers as Marcus Mariota took over.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Daniels missed three games with a dislocated left elbow, and his participation on Sunday didn't look promising when he wasn't cleared for contact as practice resumed this week.

After an early third-quarter interception against the Minnesota Vikings, Daniels absorbed a crushing block during the return. He stayed down on the turf for a prolonged stretch before slowly making his way to the sideline and into the blue medical tent. As he received attention from trainers, backup Marcus Mariota began warming up.

Moments later, Daniels was officially listed as questionable with a left elbow injury.

While the Commanders’ offense prepared for its next series, Daniels remained in the tent. Mariota entered the game and immediately threw an interception of his own on Washington’s ensuing possession. Daniels eventually emerged with a towel draped over his head, but he never reached for his helmet and did not re-enter the game.

Washington Commanders Depth Chart

OFFENSE

WR: Terry McLaurin, Treylon Burks

LT: Laremy Tunsil, George Fant

LG: Chris Paul, Brandon Coleman

C: Tyler Biadasz, Nick Allegretti

RG: Sam Cosmi, Andrew Wylie

RT: Josh Conerly Jr., Trent Scott

TE: Zach Ertz, John Bates, Ben Sinnott, Colson Yankoff

WR: Jaylin Lane, Robbie Chosen

WR: Deebo Samuel

QB: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Josh Johnson

RB: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, Chris Rodriguez Jr.

DEFENSE

DE: Preston Smith, Jalyn Holmes

DT: Daron Payne, Jer’Zhan Newton, Sheldon Day

DT: Javon Kinlaw, Eddie Goldman

DE: Jacob Martin, Jalyn Holmes

OLB: Von Miller

LB: Bobby Wagner, Jordan Magee, Kain Medrano

LB: Frankie Luvu, Nick Bellore, Ale Kaho

CB: Jonathan Jones, Antonio Hamilton Sr.

CB: Noah Igbinoghene

CB: Mike Sainristil

SS: Jeremy Reaves, Percy Butler, Tyler Owens

FS: Quan Martin

SPECIAL TEAMS

P: Tress Way

K: Jake Moody

H: Tress Way

LS: Tyler Ott

KR: Deebo Samuel, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jeremy McNichols

PR: Jaylin Lane, Mike Sainristil

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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