{
  "id": 8991348,
  "title": "While awaiting more info on Daniels’ injury, the Commanders announce Mariota will start this weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/while-awaiting-more-info-on-daniels-injury-the-commanders-announce",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T19:39:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/21/while-awaiting-more-info-on-daniels-injury-the-commanders-announce-mariota-will-start-this-weekend"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will take the field this weekend against Seattle after Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow. Coach Dan Quinn revealed that Daniels received imaging on Monday and will consult specialists on Tuesday and Wednesday. He may provide an update by Thursday or Friday. Daniels' injury occurred during a freak play in Sunday’s loss to Dallas, where left guard Chris Paul stepped on the quarterback’s foot as he fell. Daniels tried to brace himself, but the move dislocated his elbow. He had a similar injury in November, which he recovered from after a month, but it affected the rest of the season. The timeline for Daniels' return remains uncertain, but Mariota is confirmed to start the home opener against Seattle this weekend.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jayden Daniels injured elbow during Sunday’s loss to Dallas",
    "Coach Dan Quinn to update on Daniels’ status by Thursday or Friday",
    "Marcus Mariota confirmed to start against Seattle this weekend"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "No timeline on Daniels injury return, says Commanders coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/no-timeline-on-daniels-injury-return-says-commanders-coach",
        "published": "2026-09-21T20:30:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}