Commanders rule out elbow surgery, IR for QB Jayden Daniels for now

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters said quarterback Jayden Daniels will not undergo surgery on his dislocated left elbow, and that placing him on injured reserve is not currently under consideration.

Daniels has been dealing with the elbow injury, which has raised questions about his availability in the coming weeks. Peters' comments indicate the team's medical staff believes the injury can be managed without a stint on injured reserve or a surgical procedure at this stage.

Team's approach

By ruling out both surgery and an injured reserve designation for now, the Commanders appear to be treating the injury on a week-to-week basis rather than committing to a longer-term absence for their starting quarterback. Injured reserve in the NFL typically requires a player to miss a minimum number of games, so avoiding that designation keeps open the possibility of a quicker return.

Peters did not rule out that the situation could change depending on how Daniels responds to treatment and how the elbow holds up during practice and games. The team has not provided a specific timeline for when a different decision, including surgery, might be reconsidered.

Daniels' health remains a significant storyline for the Commanders given his role as the team's starting quarterback. Further updates on his status are expected as the team continues to monitor the injury.