Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings. Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Commanders star Jayden Daniels re-injures elbow vs. Vikings

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By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Dec 7, 2025 2:51 PM ET

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is back on the sidelines with a re-aggravation of his elbow injury that held him out for the last few games.

Daniels took a shot on his elbow in the third quarter of the team's Week 14 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Andrew Van Ginkel bats it in the air and picks off Jayden Daniels!

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Daniels hurts elbow again vs. Vikings

On 4th-and-3, Daniels threw a pass but it was batted in the air and intercepted by Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers came in to help Van Ginkel by blocking Daniels out of the play, pushing him onto the ground, where he landed on his ailing elbow.

It remains to be seen whether he will return to the game. Marcus Mariota is in at quarterback for the Commanders. On his first drive of the game, he threw an interception to Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith.

The Commanders trail 17-0 to the Vikings in the third quarter inside U.S. Bank Stadium.