Jayden Daniels suffers devastating arm injury, leaves game on cart

Jayden Daniels was having a very good game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. Then, on the final play of the first half, while trying to run one extra play before attempting a field goal, Daniels went down with a devastating arm injury.

Daniels took the snap and had his foot stepped on by his guard. As he stumbled and tried to regain his balance, he put his left arm out to steady himself. The pressure appeared to dislocate his elbow. It looked similar to the injury he suffered last November.

Video is below. Tom Brady , who was calling the game for Fox, couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh sh–" when he saw the replay. It may be uncomfortable to watch.

Daniels tried to run off the field, but went down and was carted off the field.

Jayden Daniels is down after the Commanders last play. 📺: FOX/FOX One pic.twitter.com/s6EE4exa6P — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 20, 2026

Jayden Daniels is down after the Commanders last play. 📺: FOX/FOX One pic.twitter.com/s6EE4exa6P

FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 20, 2026

The Cowboys lead the Commanders, 17-10, at halftime. Marcus Mariota was under center when the Commanders came out for the second half. Here's Tom Rinaldi's report:

Tom Rinaldi with an update on Jayden Daniels. 📺: FOX/FOX One pic.twitter.com/dPZyTOuCrA — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 20, 2026

Tom Rinaldi with an update on Jayden Daniels. 📺: FOX/FOX One pic.twitter.com/dPZyTOuCrA

Daniels had completed 11-of-17 passes for 96 yards and thrown a touchdown pass in the first half. He had also run for 69 yards on seven carries.

Daniels suffered a leg injury against the Cowboys last season . He also dealt with a left elbow injury last season . After not missing a game in his first season on his way to Rookie of the Year, he only played in seven games last season. The Commanders lost their season opener to the Philadelphia Eagles .