Jayden Daniels Says His Elbow Is ‘Perfectly Fine’ After Bizarre-Looking Photo Goes Viral

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Simmer down, everyone. There's nothing wrong with Jayden Daniels' elbow.

The Internet was abuzz on Thursday when NFL Media's Ian Rapoport posted a now-viral photo of the former LSU quarterback on X. Fans immediately noticed that Daniels' throwing elbow looked deformed.

While many fans expressed concern for the Heisman Trophy winner, others turned his elbow into a meme.

And some people actually provided helpful feedback. Dr. Jesse Morse, a sports and family medicine physician, said Daniels appeared to be dealing with operation bursitis.

"This is an inflammation of the bursa, which is a sac that is usually empty and is there to protect the bone underneath. We have them in several joints including the elbow and the knee," Dr. Morse wrote. 

"'Banging' your elbow against a hard surface often results in inflammation of the bursa, causing the body to fill it with fluid. This is a protective mechanism to prevent fracturing the bone underneath. These are VERY common, and more annoying than concerning."

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But just in case anyone is still concerned, Daniels set the record straight on Friday: "my elbow is perfectly fine … stop the cap!!" he posted on X.

That's good news for Commanders' fans, as many mock drafts have Daniels going No. 2 overall to Washington. And LSU coach Brian Kelly seemed to confirm these projections during the Tigers' Pro Day.

"He is going to be so committed to taking care of himself, and they don't have to worry about size or that he doesn't weigh enough," Kelly said. "Lamar (Jackson) has done pretty well for his size, (Patrick) Mahomes I wouldn't consider him a giant, 'cause he's going to get the ball out to his playmakers and make plays for Washington."

Jayden Daniels threw for 3,812 yards and a staggering 40 touchdowns against only four interceptions in 2023. He's part of a 2024 Draft class that is packed and stacked with quarterbacks, including USC's Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, Michigan's J.J. McCarthy, Washington's Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon's Bo Nix.