​Jayden Daniels‘ arm injury looked scary at first glance, but former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner is giving Washington Commanders fans reason for optimism.The Commanders are holding their breath after Daniels exited Washington’s Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Daniels awkwardly landed on his arm while breaking a fall before halftime and didn’t return to the game.Washington’s star QB was carted off the field at AT&T Stadium, creating a lot of uncertainty for the Commanders. However, Warner downplayed the severity of the injury based on his own experience with a similar setback nearly two decades ago.“I suffered the exact same injury back in ’07, and I played the next week,” Warner said during his Monday appearance on “NFL Live.”MORE: NFL MVP odds entering Week 3: Josh Allen holds huge leadFormer NFL star downplays Jayden Daniels’ injuryWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels avoids a tackle by Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Daniels’ injury was one of several notable setbacks for NFL teams in Week 2. The Chicago Bears also lost Caleb Williams to a hamstring injury during the team’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings.However, the cause for concern has significantly dropped after a widespread initial panic. Warner’s comments signal that there’s at least a chance Washington avoids another devastating injury with their most important player.Although, it’s unclear the extent of Daniels’ injury just 24 hours after it occurred. The Commanders are in a tough spot now as they assess the damage, especially considering the former LSU football player’s history.MORE: Call made for Dan Quinn’s job after Jayden Daniels injuryDaniels had a very similar left elbow injury in November 2025 that left him sidelined for the rest of the regular season. Meanwhile, the former college football star only appeared in seven games last season due to additional knee and hamstring injuries.Washington will have to turn to veteran backup QB Marcus Mariota if Daniels misses an extended period of time. Mariota stepped in for Daniels last season and tossed a touchdown pass in Week 2 against Dallas.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —