Commanders get great Jayden Daniels injury news amid looming IR concerns

The Washington Commanders experienced a mixed result in their Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys, but the primary concern was the injury to their quarterback, Jayden Daniels. The same elbow injury that plagued Daniels throughout the 2024 season caused him to miss significant time. Initially, there was a possibility that Daniels could be placed on the Injured Reserve (IR), which would further limit his availability.

However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported positive news regarding Daniels' injury. According to Rapoport, the Commanders have decided not to place Daniels on IR, and he is expected to miss only a few games, not an entire four-week period. Following imaging and consultations with multiple specialists, the consensus is that Daniels is currently week-to-week and aiming for a quick return.

This update is a significant development for the Commanders, as they had previously speculated Daniels would avoid IR placement. Daniels is still expected to miss the team's Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks, but the Commanders anticipate his return within the next three weeks. By avoiding IR placement, the Commanders are expressing their belief that Daniels will recover before the Week 7 bye, indicating that his injury may not be as severe as initially feared.