The NFL world is waiting on an official timeline for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels‘ return to the field, after he suffered a dislocated elbow for the second consecutive season.
Daniels was injured on the final play of the first half of the Commanders’ Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and will likely miss extended time.
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While Daniels is preparing for his recovery and road back to the field, he received a call from NBA legend Magic Johnson. Magic shared an update after the call on social media, which took everyone by surprise.
According to the Los Angeles Lakers icon, Daniels is in good spirits.
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Aug 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) on the bench against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
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“I just had a good check-in call with our Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels! I was happy to hear that he’s in good spirits, and I’m praying for a safe and healthy recovery,” Johnson wrote on X.
While seeing Johnson chime in on Daniels is a bit surprising at first, it’s important to remember that Magic is a minority owner of the Commanders. He and Daniels have had a close relationship since he was selected by Washington with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
It’s good to know that Daniels is in good spirits, but what’s most important to the team is when he will be back on the field. After falling to 0-2 to start the season, the Commanders need to find a way to get into the win column sooner rather than later.
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