Commanders QB Marcus Mariota Has a Sprained MCL in His Right Knee, AP Source Says
ESPN’s Adam Schefter said the veteran backup likely will miss the rest of the preseason, giving Washington more snaps for Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis.
- Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL during Friday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins, an injury that will "likely" sideline him for the remainder of the preseason, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday.
- Mariota returned to the Commanders as the primary backup to starting quarterback Jayden Daniels after signing a one-year, $7 million deal in March, having appeared in 11 games last season as a replacement.
- Before leaving the game at Northwest Stadium, Mariota completed 1-for-2 passes for 22 yards. Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk noted, "Mariota's departure came after a play that saw him hand the ball off."
- The team turned to quarterbacks Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis following the injury, while Washington anticipates Mariota will be healthy and ready to resume his backup duties for the regular season.
- Given Jayden Daniels' injury history, the backup quarterback position remains critical for Washington heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 13.
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Report: Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (MCL) to miss time - Regional Media News
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota likely will be sidelined for the remainder of the preseason due to a sprained MCL, ESPN reported on Sunday. Mariota sustained the injury on a non-contact play early in the first quarter of Friday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. He signed a one-year, $7 million contract in March to serve as the backup to Jayden Daniels in Washington. Sam Hartman and seventh-round draft pick Athan Kal…
Mariota's MCL sprain revealed — and the Commanders say he'll be ready for Week 1
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee during Friday’s 20-7 preseason victory over Miami, Washington coach Dan Quinn said on Sunday.
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Commanders QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL in his right knee
Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee, coach Dan Quinn confirmed.
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