Jayden Daniels Ruled Out for Commanders Game Against Colts in London

Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders’ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday after dislocating his non-throwing elbow in Week 2, dazn.com reported. Head coach Dan Quinn ruled out his starting quarterback on Friday, though the team left open the possibility of a return against the New York Giants in Week 5.

Marcus Mariota Takes Over the London Starter Role

Marcus Mariota will start under center in London following a strong relief performance in Week 2 and a three-touchdown outing that defeated the Seattle Seahawks 33-31 last weekend, dazn.com reported. General manager Adam Peters described Mariota as the best backup quarterback in the league prior to the Seattle victory. Mariota stepped in after Daniels suffered the elbow injury during a loss to the Dallas Cowboys, finishing that game 11 of 16 passing with one touchdown.

The 32-year-old veteran takes the field in a high-profile international showcase while fans access regional broadcasts through platforms like DAZN Game Pass, which streams every moment of the 2026 NFL season alongside NCAA college sports coverage.

Recovery Timeline and Roster Decisions for Washington

Daniels traveled to London with the team and participated in limited practices wearing an orthosis on his left arm before Quinn confirmed his inactive status for Sunday, dazn.com reported. Quinn noted that seeing the rookie back on the practice field helped him evaluate the player's physical readiness. “Evaluaremos cómo está la semana que viene, cuando tenga una semana completa de práctica de principio a fin”, Quinn stated regarding the quarterback’s potential return path.

Front-office leadership opted against long-term roster disruption. Adam Peters confirmed last week that surgery is not under consideration and the team has not discussed placing Daniels on the injured reserve list, which would have forced a minimum four-game absence, dazn.com reported.

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