Is Jayden Daniels playing today? Commanders QB injury return timeline awaits news

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The Washington Commanders get to play the first-ever NFL regular season game in Madrid on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

Sadly, Jayden Daniels won't get to be the star of the show.

The Commanders remain without their franchise QB after his scary Week 9 injury.

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Is Jayden Daniels playing today?

No, Jayden Daniels is not playing in Week 11 against the Dolphins.

The Commanders' second-year QB was ruled out early for this week, a second absence after dislocating his left elbow in Week 9.

Washington has not placed Daniels on Injured Reserve, which comes with a mandatory four-game absence, at minimum. 

After Sunday, the Commanders have their bye, so Daniels will get a built-in off week.

When is Jayden Daniels coming back?

The Commanders have already said they'd evaluate Daniels again after their Week 12 bye.

He missed Week 10 and will miss Week 11 with his injury.

"It's a good deal with no surgery," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said on Nov. 7. "Obviously, that makes a big difference when you have an injury not to go down that road."

The lack of surgery leaves the door open for Daniels. But the Commanders are also 3-7, so if there's nothing to play for by the time Daniels is healthy, he may not return this season after all.

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