Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered an apparent arm injury in the second half of his team's Week 14 game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Daniels' injury occurred after he threw a fourth-down interception. The quarterback was trying to chase down the intercepting player, Andrew Van Ginkel, when Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers came and threw a block on him.

Daniels went tumbling to the ground as a result of the block. As he did, he hit his left elbow – which he previously dislocated in Week 9 – on the ground. He briefly remained hunched over in pain on the field before making his way back to the sideline.

Originally, Daniels sat on the bench while receiving medical attention. Before long, he had the brace on his left elbow removed and made his way to the blue medical tent.

Daniels remained in the medical tent on Washington's first drive after his injury. He eventually exited the tent wearing a towel on his head and without a wrap on his injured arm.

Marcus Mariota checked into the game to replace Daniels. The veteran threw an interception on his first drive in place of the second-year quarterback.

Jayden Daniels injury update

Commanders coach Dan Quinn told reporters during a postgame news conference that Daniels could have returned to Sunday's game after suffering the injury.

"It was my decision to sit him out," Quinn told reporters.

Quinn did not provide any additional information about Daniels' status moving forward.

Daniels was initially deemed "questionable" to return by the Commanders because of his elbow injury. The team never officially ruled him out, but he did not return to the game on Sunday.

Washington was trailing 17-0 when Mariota entered the game to take his first snap in place of Daniels. The Commanders lost 31-0.

(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jayden Daniels injury update: Commanders QB hurts elbow vs. Vikings

Reporting by Jacob Camenker, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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