{
  "id": 8999061,
  "title": "Commanders Reveal QB Decision Amid Jayden Daniels' Gruesome Injury Aftermath",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/commanders-reveal-qb-decision-amid-jayden-daniels-gruesome-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T20:28:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/commanders-reveal-qb-decision-amid-jayden-daniels-gruesome-injury-aftermath-12469672"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Washington Commanders suffered a crushing blow in Sunday's NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, with quarterback Jayden Daniels suffering a gruesome injury to his left elbow. The dislocation forced Daniels to be carted off the field during the halftime break of the Commanders' Week 2 loss. In a Monday statement, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that veteran signal-caller Marcus Mariota would be taking over for the team's Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Quinn indicated that there would likely be no significant updates on Daniels' condition until Thursday or Friday. Mariota has a proven track record of stepping in for injured starters, having done so in the past for other notable quarterbacks such as Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr, and Jalen Hurts. The 32-year-old finished last season with a solid 61.2% completion percentage, throwing for 1,695 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 11 games, including eight starts. Throughout his career, Mariota has compiled impressive numbers, including a 62.8% completion percentage, 17,990 passing yards, 108 touchdowns, and 62 interceptions in 105 regular season games. He has also contributed significantly as a rusher, accumulating 2,456 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on 426 carries. The Commanders currently stand at 0-2 and will face the defending Super Bowl champions on Sunday.",
  "summary": "Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Marcus Mariota will start Week 3 in the wake of Jayden Daniels' injury.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jayden Daniels suffers gruesome left elbow injury, requiring carting off field.",
    "Head coach Dan Quinn announces Marcus Mariota will start Week 3 game.",
    "Mariota has experience stepping in for injured starters in past seasons."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}