Commanders news: When Jayden Daniels is actually expected back from elbow injury

In the NFL season's Week 2, quarterbacks faced a series of injuries. Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. Similarly, both Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels experienced injuries that initially seemed severe. However, it now appears that neither player will be sidelined as long as initially anticipated.

Caleb Williams suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain, while Jayden Daniels injured the same elbow that had sidelined him last season. Last year, Daniels returned after three games but aggravated the injury upon his return, leading to a five-game absence. This year, Jayden Daniels is projected to return from his left elbow dislocation within three weeks, according to Ian Rapoport.

The Washington Commanders did not place their quarterback on injured reserve, which is a positive sign for his timely return. The LSU product had an exceptional rookie season but has faced injury issues in the two seasons that followed. With Daniels set to return, the Washington Commanders will need to minimize the risk of injury for their quarterback.

In the meantime, Marcus Mariota, a former Heisman winner, will play as the backup signal caller for the Commanders. The team will face the defending champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 3, a formidable opponent for the backup quarterback.