Marcus Mariota will start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks after Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow in Sunday’s loss at Dallas.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Daniels will miss at least one week. The third-year quarterback underwent imaging following the injury and is scheduled to meet with specialists in the coming days.
Quick facts
- Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow against the Cowboys.
- Daniels has undergone imaging and will consult specialists.
- Washington has not set a return timetable for Daniels.
- Marcus Mariota will start against Seattle in Week 3.
Quinn did not provide further details on the results of Daniels’ imaging or whether the elbow injury could keep him out beyond the Seahawks game.
Mariota now takes over for Washington’s next kickoff as the Commanders prepare for Seattle. The veteran quarterback will be asked to lead the offense while Daniels’ recovery plan becomes clearer.
