Doctors fear Daniels at higher risk for another elbow dislocation

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There are doctors around the NFL who believe it's a matter of when, not if, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels hurts his left elbow again, sources told ESPN.

Daniels will be wearing a brace to protect his left non-throwing elbow Sunday against the New York Giants.

But there are doctors who maintain that a player who dislocates his elbow twice -- as Daniels has over the last 11 months -- is at a higher risk suffering another dislocation, according to sources.

Daniels was a full participant in practice throughout the week, and Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough said Thursday that the third-year star would be a "full go" on Sunday against the Giants.

Daniels, who missed the last two games after suffering the second dislocation to his elbow in Week 2, will play with the brace for the remainder of the season.

Blough stressed that there would be no limitations with Washington's game plan, and Daniels said he can do everything necessary with the brace on, such as hand off and take snaps from center.

Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis will serve as Daniels' backup Sunday, with Marcus Mariota ruled out because of a sprained MCL.