"A little more than a month after dislocating his left elbow in gruesome fashion, Daniels has been cleared to return to the starting lineup Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Vikings, Coach Dan Quinn announced Friday. It will be just his seventh start of an injury-riddled second season in which he has also missed games with a left knee sprain and right hamstring strain."
"Daniels's injury - and the Commanders' minuscule playoff hopes - have sparked calls for the team to shut him down for the rest of the season and focus on 2026. But that always seemed like a far-fetched possibility. The more urgent question, both for Daniels and the team, is the same one that has trailed him for years: Can his scrambling ability continue to be his superpower, without also being his kryptonite?"
Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared to start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, returning about a month after dislocating his left elbow. The start will be his seventh of a second season marked by injuries, including a left knee sprain and right hamstring strain. Commanders medical staff reported confidence after two weeks of practice and additional work on functional movements like bracing and simulating stiff arms. Calls to shut him down for the season have circulated, but the team proceeded with the return. The central concern remains whether Daniels's scrambling will remain a game-changing strength without continuing to cause injury risk.
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