Commanders weigh Jayden Daniels' elbow treatment against upcoming contract talks
Quarterback Jayden Daniels chose to postpone surgery on a left elbow injury and will return wearing a brace, while his contract extension looms.
Jayden Daniels suffered a left elbow injury in the Commanders' Week 2 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys and decided not to have surgery right away. Team doctors were consulted, and he is expected to return with a brace on his non-throwing arm, which should not affect his passing but could limit his scrambling ability. Daniels can negotiate a contract extension as soon as the regular season concludes, with reports suggesting a deal in the $70 million-per-year range.
Two sources indicated that immediate surgery might improve his bargaining position, while another warned that playing while injured could create tension in the locker room if the team later declines a big contract. The decision to delay surgery therefore carries both health and financial implications for the young quarterback.
