Commanders QB Jayden Daniels out vs Seahawks, considered week-to-week

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is out of their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks, but he will remain on the active roster and is expected to return within the near future. After evaluation by multiple specialists, the consensus is that Daniels' left elbow injury will keep him on the field for the next few weeks, rather than requiring him to go on injured reserve.

Daniels had previously dislocated his elbow during a game against the Dallas Cowboys, which led to a three-game absence last season and further injury, resulting in the remainder of the season being missed. This year, he chose to prioritize returning to action as soon as possible, avoiding surgery as was an option presented to him.

The Washington Commanders are currently 0-2, with both losses coming against division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. In an attempt to secure their first victory of the season, they will rely on backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, who started eight games last season with a 2-6 record, winning only against the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants.

Daniels could potentially return to action for the Commanders' Week 6 Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers or perhaps wait until after the bye week in Week 7 to return against the Eagles in Week 8. In the event that Daniels follows the same timeline as last year, he could be available for the Week 6 matchup. Meanwhile, Marcus Mariota must step up and ensure that Washington's playoff hopes are not dashed once again, as the team faces the possibility of missing the postseason for the second consecutive year.