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Commanders Make Marcus Mariota Announcement After Leaving Eagles Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Dec 20, 2025 7:16 PM ET

It has been Marcus Mariota who has taken on the QB1 role for the Washington Commanders amid Jayden Daniels’ injury-plagued season. This was the case again on Saturday, as Washington hosted the defending champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, at Northwest Stadium.

Mariota, however, was forced to exit the game in the third quarter due to an injury. The Commanders took to social media to make an announcement about the 32-year-old quarterback shortly after his mid-game departure.

Heading into Saturday’s game, Mariota has made 10 appearances for the Commanders this season, starting in seven of them. During that stretch, the former No. 2 overall pick has registered 132-of-213 completed passes for 1,600 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Mariota, however, was forced to exit the game in the third quarter due to an injury. He headed to the locker room after a tackle from Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith.

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Mariota suffered a right hand injury in the second half. As it turns out, however, the former Oregon Ducks star also sustained a knock to the head. The Commanders revealed that there was also some suspicion of a potential concussion.

The good news for Mariota is that the injuries do not seem to be serious. The team announced that he did not suffer a concussion. However, the hand injury has cast doubt on his return.

“QB Marcus Mariota was evaluated for a concussion and was cleared. He is questionable to return with a right hand injury,” the team posted on X.

QB Marcus Mariota was evaluated for a concussion and was cleared. He is questionable to return with a right hand injury. pic.twitter.com/wCoAUWuus0
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 21, 2025