Dan Quinn: Nick Cross hospitalized; Sam Cosmi in concussion protocol
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The Washington Commanders are 0-2 after back-to-back road losses to the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. Jayden Daniels suffered an elbow injury on the final play of the first half after bracing himself on a last-second touchdown attempt. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters after the game that there were no fractures, but the team would be doing more testing today. Marcus Mariota was named the starter for Sunday’s home opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
Daniels dislocated the same elbow last season, and he was shut down when he tried to return later in the season. He didn’t have surgery, but that decision will need to be made again this year, along with wearing a brace in the future. Quinn said surgery and wearing a brace weren’t discussed last year, and John Keim noted that was likely due to tests showing no ligament damage.
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Several other players were injured during yesterday’s loss. Quinn also added an u reported injury that could have been serious. Safety Nick Cross was hospitalized after the game for internal injuries, and didn’t travel home with the team. He has been released, and is headed back to Washington, D.C.
Sam Cosmi remains in concussion protocol after getting hit by teammate Kaytron Allen late in the game. LT Brandon Coleman suffered a finger injury, but should be good to go. DT Javon Kinlaw suffered a shoulder injury that will need more testing done.
Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury:
Dan Quinn said Jayden Daniels had imaging done today and will see specialists to figure out the plan.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 21, 2026
Marcus Mariota starting vs Seahawks:
Marcus Mariota will start.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 21, 2026
Nick Cross hospitalized after game:
We saw an ambulance outside the Commanders locker room last night and now Dan Quinn says Nick Cross stayed overnight in Dallas with an internal injury. Cross has been discharged and is headed back to DC
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 21, 2026
Haven’t discussed signing veteran QB:
Quinn he and Adam Peters have not discussed bringing in a veteran quarterback yet. Waiting for more information re:Daniels
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 21, 2026
Injury updates:
More DQ injury updates:
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 21, 2026
Brandon Coleman – "all signs look good to go"
Javon Kinlaw – "anticipate he will be limited" adds Kinlaw needs MRI on shoulder
Sam Cosmi in concussion protocol
No surgery/brace discussion after last year’s elbow injury:
Quinn said there was no talk of surgery on the elbow last year.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 21, 2026
One person with knowledge of the situation said there was no ligament damage last year, hence no reason for surgery.
Dan Quinn doesn't really have an answer on if there was ever a discussion for an elbow brace for Jayden Daniels. "Hindsight is awesome but don't have the luxury on that." My guess is a brace would come from the medical side, not football
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 21, 2026
Defense vs Dak Prescott:
Dan Quinn says the defense kept him up last night: "Collectively defensively we didn't make it hard enough on Dak."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 21, 2026