Jayden Daniels latest injury update: Washington QB expected to suit up for Week 5 clash vs New York Giants after missing two games with elbow injury

Jayden Daniels wants to quiet the noise surrounding his elbow injury. It took up a lot of space in 2025; he clearly doesn’t want that for 2026. So, what does he do? He consults experts and sees specialists. He wants to get back on the gridiron as quickly as he can make it happen.The wait is finally over. He got injured in Week 2, but after taking care of his elbow, probably much better than how he did in 2025, he’s set for a Week 5 comeback! Talk about missing just a few games when the whole world predicted weeks’ worth of absence!Jayden Daniels expected to return in Week 5 vs New York GiantsESPN reporter John Keim asked Washington Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough if Jayden Daniels is ready for Week 5 vs. the New York Giants. The OC said, “He’s full go.” The 25-year-old LSU alum practiced full Wednesday with a brace on his non-throwing left elbow.As per NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the game-breaking quarterback is “probably” going to require surgery over the 2027 offseason. He is delaying the procedure so he gets to remain available for the 2026 season.Jayden Daniels could be prone to injuring elbow againThe poised signal-caller Jayden Daniels told reporters on Wednesday that he considers the elbow brace a part of him now. The more he does that, the more comfortable he gets with his injury-prone elbow.Because, as fate would have it, he fell the same way to the ground on his elbow as he did in 2025. And he suffered the same injury twice. To top it off, he is returning now, just like he did return from an elbow injury in 2025.The only real possibility for the introverted QB is that he could re-injure his dislocated elbow. If he does, history will repeat itself for the second time! He also played in 2025 after injuring his elbow. And he re-injured it after returning from recovery. If the same happens again in 2026…we don’t know what to type here!Jayden Daniels injury risk and Commanders QB optionsAccording to DraftSharks, the Washington Commanders' explosive quarterback has a “low” injury risk in 2026. He has a 41% chance of injury in the 2026 season, which is a 3.1% chance of injury per game. He was projected to miss 1.2 games in 2026, but he’s already missed two in four games.His durability score is 2.83. 5 is the highest. The durability score is what stands out. If it had been around 3 or 4, or even 4.5, the Commanders could have been carefree. But it’s near 2. And that’s what makes Jayden Daniels’ return scarier than ever.If he returns with a dislocated elbow that “probably” requires surgery, there are chances that he could re-injure it. Then, what will Washington do? They may have to look for options.Mac Jones and Mason Rudolph could be explored for WashingtonOptions like available quarterbacks. Like Mac Jones, who sits behind healthy Brock Purdy in the San Francisco 49ers. Or Mason Rudolph, who sits behind ever-healthy Aaron Rodgers in the Pittsburgh Steelers. Or any other QB who is available.Jayden Daniels’ backup, Marcus Mariota, is also injured! He suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee in the Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He was not placed on injured reserve. But he is expected to miss a few games.The Commanders are in dire need of a QB! Who’s it going to be? That will save their 2026 season…? Only time will tell. Or will they rely on Athan Kaliakmanis, the 2026 rookie who may shine as Jayden Daniels did in his 2024 rookie season? We never know what the future holds for Washington.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.