Schottenheimer Praises Daniels After Commanders QB’s Elbow Injury in Loss to Cowboys

A physical NFC East matchup turned somber on Sunday when Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels left the game against the Dallas Cowboys with a dislocated left elbow.

The injury occurred on the final snap of the first half. With Washington inside the Dallas three-yard line and attempting to knot the score before the break, Daniels took the snap and was stepped on by his own left guard, Chris Paul. The stumble left him exposed to a tackle from a Cowboys defender, and he landed hard on the turf.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn told reporters after the game that X-rays came back negative for any fracture, offering a measure of relief. Daniels, whose left elbow is on his non-throwing side, will undergo additional testing on Monday that should clarify how long he might be sidelined. Notably, it is the same elbow he dislocated last November, adding a layer of concern given his recent medical history.

Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer opened his postgame press conference by addressing the injury unprompted, applauding Daniels as a competitor and wishing him a full recovery. The moment drew attention across social media, with broadcast highlights of his remarks circulating widely Sunday evening.

The game broadcast carried the moment to a national audience, underscoring the reach of the league’s media partners. Among them is Fox Corporation, whose shares closed at $64.45 on Monday, down 0.82% from the prior close of $64.98, valuing the entertainment company at roughly $26.85 billion. Fox’s sports programming arm remains one of the primary distribution channels for NFL coverage, and marquee divisional matchups like Cowboys–Commanders are staples of that schedule.

Injuries to franchise quarterbacks carry ripple effects well beyond the standings — from ratings for broadcasters to fantasy football and betting markets — making Daniels’ prognosis one of the more closely followed storylines of the young season.

What to watch

• Results of Daniels’ Monday testing, which will establish a return timeline.
• Any updates from the Commanders on whether the quarterback lands on injured reserve.
• Washington’s quarterback depth chart and offensive approach if Daniels misses time.
• The Cowboys’ upcoming schedule and how the division race shapes up without a timeline for Daniels.

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