Marcus Mariota - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Misses another practice Mariota (hand) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Mariota is considered doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Eagles, so it's unsurprising to see him once again listed as a non-participant. The expectation is that Washington will roll with Josh Johnson under center versus Philadelphia on Sunday.

9 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing, considered doubtful Mariota (hand/quad) didn't practice Wednesday and remains a "long shot" for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The term 'long shot' comes directly from coach Dan Quinn, who is preparing his team for another week with QB Josh Johnson as the starter.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Looking unlikely for Week 18 Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Mariota (hand/quadriceps) is "a stretch" to be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Eagles but has not been rul...

Impact Mariota has not yet resumed practicing since suffering a pair of injuries during Washington's loss to the Eagles in Week 16, which paved the way for Josh Johnson to start versus the Cowboys in Week 17. Per Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C., Quinn said Mariota is not yet moving at full speed, and Zach Selby of the team's official site confirms that the veteran quarterback wasn't able to make it through Monday's walkthrough practice. If Mariota is not able to play Week 18, Johnson will close out the 2025 campaign under center for the Commanders.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Commanders turn to 39-year-old Josh Johnson on Christmas with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota hurt

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DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Not available for Week 17 Washington head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Mariota (hand/quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports...

Impact With Mariota set to be sidelined due to the pair of injuries he sustained in last Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles, Josh Johnson will be called upon to make his first start since the 2021 season. Meanwhile, the newly signed Jeff Driskel will serve as Johnson's backup, and Washington plans to sign Sam Hartman off its practice squad to serve as the team's emergency No. 3 quarterback, per John Keim of ESPN.com. According to Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C., Quinn said he still has hope that Mariota will be able to return for the Commanders' Jan. 4 regular-season finale in Philadelphia, though Mariota's availability will hinge on what he's able to do in practice next week.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Absent from practice again Mariota (hand/quadriceps) wasn't spotted on the field for practice Tuesday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Impact On track to be listed as a non-participant on the second consecutive Commanders practice report, Mariota would appear to be unlikely to be available to play Thursday against the Cowboys. In preparation of a potential Mariota absence for Week 17, the Commanders signed Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals' practice squad Monday to bolster their depth at quarterback. Driskel appears in line to serve as the backup Thursday to Josh Johnson, who came on in relief for a banged-up Mariota in this past Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out walkthrough Mariota (hand/quad) did not participate in Monday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Mariota is reportedly considered day-to-day due to injuries to his quadriceps and right throwing hand, which forced him out early during Saturday's loss to the Eagles. He'll have two more opportunities to get back on the practice field ahead of Thursday's home matchup against the Cowboys. With Jayden Daniels (elbow) already ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season, Josh Johnson will stand to start Thursday for Washington if Mariota is ruled out for Week 17.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders sign Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals' practice squad and put Cosmi, Lane, Goldman on IR

Quarterback Jeff Driskel has signed with the Washington Commanders to give them another last-resort option at that position with Jayden Daniels shut down for the season and top bac...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Considered day-to-day Mariota is considered day-to-day due to injuries to his throwing hand and quadriceps, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mariota sustained both of the injuries during Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles, which prevented him from returning to the contest. He needed stiches on his right hand, and his practice participation over the coming days will determine whether he will be available for Christmas Day against the Cowboys. Jayden Daniels (elbow) has been shut down for the rest of the regular season, so Josh Johnson would be in line to start Thursday if Mariota is unable to play.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Marcus Mariota injury update: Latest news on Commanders QB's status in Week 16 game | Sporting News Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota is dealing with an injury in the third quarter of the Week 16 game against the Philadelphia...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Marcus Mariota injury update: Commanders QB leaves game with hand injury vs. Eagles | Sporting News The Commanders went down to their third quarterback when Marcus Mariota exited against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota leaves game against Eagles with an injured right hand

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Departs Week 16 game with hand issue Mariota is questionable to return to Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia due to a right hand injury.

Impact Mariota was also evaluated for a concussion but was cleared to continue playing. However, he may not do so if the right hand injury he's dealing with proves to be serious. Should Mariota be unable to return to action, Josh Johnson will step in to direct the Commanders' offense.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Brandon Graham continues his dominance with an early sack Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham continues his dominance with an early sack of Marcus Mariota to end the Commanders' drive and the first...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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