Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels practiced with his team in London on Wednesday, wearing a brace on his left elbow, raising the possibility he could start in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts. Daniels, who dislocated his elbow in the Commanders' Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys, spoke to reporters on Thursday and said he is evaluating his status day by day.
Coach Dan Quinn stated the team will assess Daniels' performance in practice before making a final decision on whether he will start. Daniels, who opted against surgery to expedite his return, acknowledged the risk of re-injury but expressed confidence in his recovery. Backup Marcus Mariota led the Commanders to a 33–31 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Daniels' absence.
Daniels suffered the same injury last season, dislocating his elbow in Week 9 and re-aggravating it five weeks later, which ended his 2025 season prematurely. He emphasized that the brace provides necessary support and that he is not concerned about a repeat occurrence. The Commanders face the Colts in London on Sunday, with Daniels' availability remaining uncertain as the team weighs his readiness to return to game action.