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Jayden Daniels Carted Off Field With Apparent Arm Injury

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cowboys after suffering an apparent left arm injury on the final play of the first half.

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Jayden Daniels Carted Off Field With Apparent Arm Injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sustained an apparent injury to his left arm on the final play of the first half during Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The team has ruled him out for the remainder of the game and he was carted off the field to the locker room.

The injury occurred on a third-and-goal play with seconds remaining in the second quarter. According to reports, Daniels appeared to lose his balance after a teammate stepped on his foot, causing him to attempt to brace his fall. His left elbow bent at an unnatural angle, eliciting audible reactions from the broadcast team.

Daniels has a history of left elbow injuries, having dislocated it in 2025. The graphic nature of the apparent injury has raised concerns for the Commanders, who are already facing a challenging season.


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