Jayden Daniels Injury status and history
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 210 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R1, #2
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 16.2
- Pos rank
- QB27
- Rostered
- 77%
Week 4 vs. Colts, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 5th vs. QBs, favorable
Jayden Daniels Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs IND, Oct 4 | Elbow | — | — | Limited | Out |
| Week 3vs SEA, Sep 27 | Elbow | — | — | DNP | Out |
If Daniels Misses Time
Next man up: Marcus Mariota
Marcus Mariota is next on the Commanders depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Daniels managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Daniels misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in three seasons, including two elbow injuries. Most of his lost time came from a dislocated elbow in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 2 games.
Durability
52/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Dislocated elbow · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow / arm | 2 | 7 |
| Knee | 1 | 2 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 10 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Elbow / arm injuries in 2025 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, 10 games missed
- 10 games in 3 seasons, 7 of them in 2025
- 4 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Jayden Daniels Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable
- 2025
Dislocated Elbow, surgery · Left 7 games
Suffered a dislocated left elbow in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks, which did not require surgery and caused him to miss four games. Re-aggravated his previously dislocated left elbow in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings and was shut down for the final three games of the season.
- 2025
Hamstring Strain 1 game
Sustained a hamstring injury in Week 7 and missed one game.
- 2025
Knee Sprain 2 games
Suffered a sprained knee in Week 2 that caused him to miss two games.
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Jayden Daniels Injury FAQ
Is Jayden Daniels injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Jayden Daniels is out with an elbow injury. He has missed 1 game this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Jayden Daniels playing this week?
No. Jayden Daniels is out for Week 4 against the Colts on Sunday, October 4. Should you start him?
Did Jayden Daniels practice today?
Jayden Daniels was a limited participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri limited.
What injury does Jayden Daniels have?
Jayden Daniels has an elbow injury and is out for Week 4. He has missed 1 game this season.
Why isn't Jayden Daniels playing?
Jayden Daniels is out with an elbow injury, the designation his club filed as of October 2, 2026. That rules him out of Week 4.
Has Jayden Daniels missed any games this season?
Yes. Jayden Daniels has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Jayden Daniels's injury history?
Jayden Daniels has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 10 games in all: 7 for a left dislocated elbow in 2025, 2 for a knee sprain in 2025 and 1 for a hamstring strain in 2025.
What was Jayden Daniels's most recent injury?
Jayden Daniels's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Jayden Daniels have any recurring injuries?
Yes: elbow injuries in 2025 (7 games missed).
What was Jayden Daniels's worst injury?
Jayden Daniels's longest absence came from a left dislocated elbow in 2025, which cost him 7 games of the 10 he has missed in his career.