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Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / October 16
Marcus Mariota Sends Personal Message to Jayden Daniels Amid Commanders Season
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is leaning on veteran backup Marcus Mariota as he works through a difficult stretch. Daniels said Mariota reminded him adversity is part of every great quarterback’s career.
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Commanders' Dan Quinn shares Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota updates ahead of Giants game
QB1 Daniels hasn't played since he suffered a dislocated left elbow on Sept. 20.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 7
Jayden Daniels On Track To Return In Week 5; Marcus Mariota Sprains MCL
After missing back-to-back games with a dislocated left elbow, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is trending toward returning in Week 5. As the Commanders prepare to face the NFC East rival Giants on Sunday, head coach Dan Quinn said Daniels will be a full participant in practice this week (via Tashan Reed of the Washington Post).
Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Should the Commanders Seek Outside Support at Backup Quarterback or Stay In-House?
Injuries continue to pile up for the Washington Commanders as Marcus Mariota left the game during the first quarter of Week 4 with a knee injury. Reports later confirmed that it was the MCL that he aggravated during the preseason which held him out for a few weeks.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6
Mike Garafolo makes Jayden Daniels injury prediction with Marcus Mariota down for count
The Washington Commanders could use a boost at the quarterback position. Marcus Mariota went down with an injury in London, forcing Athan Kaliakmanis into action.
Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / October 6
Commanders QB shuffle: Jayden Daniels to practice, Marcus Mariota hurt
Quarterback Jayden Daniels will be back to work on the practice field this week, Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday, good news for the team considering backup QB Marcus Mariota sprained his right medial collateral ligament Sunday.
Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota Suffered MCL Sprain
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Commanders QB Marcus Mariota suffered an MCL sprain in the team’s Week 4 loss to the Colts. Fowler mentions this is Mariota’s
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Commanders leaving London with season-ending blow on top of loss, Marcus Mariota injury
The Washington Commanders’ trip to London did not go as planned. The club not only suffered a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, but backup quarterback Marcus Mariota also sustained a right knee injury during the contest.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 5
Updates emerge on Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota for Week 5 game vs. Giants
The Washington Commanders were already without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels when backup Marcus Mariota went down with an injury during the club's 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Washington Commanders News / Lindy's Sports / October 4
Commanders' QB Options Are Thin After Marcus Mariota Injury News
Coming into the season, Washington’s quarterback room was one of its deepest position groups. The team held on to four: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Athan Kaliakmanis, and Sam Hartman.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Commanders’ Dan Quinn’s Marcus Mariota injury update after London disaster
Quarterback injuries have been too commonplace for the Washington Commanders franchise. Back in 1985, Joe Theismann suffered what is still considered by many to be the most gruesome injury in NFL history.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 4
Patrick Mahomes' Roughing the Passer Call Resurfaces After Marcus Mariota Injury
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are off to a 3-0 start in the 2026 NFL season, but their Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins is still drawing conversation.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 4
Commanders' loss to Colts shows why QB1 Jayden Daniels must return ASAP
The Washington Commanders hope Daniels continues to heal rapidly.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4
Commanders get another injury update on Marcus Mariota during London game
In the first quarter, Mariota had to exit the game after being sacked and rolled on by Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu.
Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4
Marcus Mariota exits for Commanders after suffering an ugly-looking leg injury
The Washington Commanders are officially down to QB3. Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota had to exit Sunday’s NFL London Game against the Indianapolis Colts due to an ugly-looking leg injury.
Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota Reinjured Right MCL
Commanders HC Dan Quinn told sideline reporter Molly McGrath after halftime that QB Marcus Mariota reinjured his right MCL and has been ruled out for the rest of Week 4’s game against the Colts, via Ethan Cadeaux.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota Exits Week 4 Game Due To Knee Injury
11:25am: ESPN’s Molly McGrath (via colleague Ian Rapoport) reports Mariota aggravated this preseason’s MCL injury and is expected to miss time. Although Kaliakmanis has had a couple of highlights in relief of Mariota, it is fair to expect the Commanders to look for outside help in the coming days.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 2
Commanders To Start QB Marcus Mariota In Week 4
Marcus Mariota helped the Commanders pull off an upset win in Week 3. He will be counted on as the team’s quarterback starter for at least one more game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2
Commanders confirm Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota decision for Colts game
On Friday, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced what many outsiders viewed as an expected decision regarding the club's Week 4 depth chart.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 1
Marcus Mariota must take a page out of Jacoby Brissett’s book
Marcus Mariota has already proven he can be more than a traditional backup quarterback for the Washington Commanders. Now, he should make sure his bank account reflects it.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 27
Vintage Marcus Mariota performance helps Commanders stun Seahawks
Mariota decided he wasn't letting his team get to 0-3.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 26
Commanders' Dan Quinn confirms Jayden Daniels surgery, injured reserve decision
During a Friday morning appearance on local sports radio station 106.7 The Fan, Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters revealed that quarterback Jayden Daniels likely wouldn't undergo surgery to repair the dislocated left elbow Daniels suffered on Sept.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 25
Commanders give major Jayden Daniels surgery, injured reserve updates
For the second time in less than a year, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is working to recover from a dislocated left elbow. It was previously unknown whether or not Daniels would undergo surgery and subsequently miss most, if not all, of the remainder of this season.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 21
Dan Quinn leaves door open to major change after Jayden Daniels injury
Daniels’ latest injury has created a familiar problem for the Washington Commanders. This time, Quinn isn't ruling out handling the recovery differently.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 21
Commanders reveal stance on adding another QB after Jayden Daniels' injury
The Washington Commanders already know Marcus Mariota will take over for Jayden Daniels this weekend. What happens behind Mariota, however, remains unsettled.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 21
Commanders make Marcus Mariota decision after Jayden Daniels injury
Daniels was injured during the Commanders' final snap of the second quarter during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
Commanders HC Dan Quinn doubles down on fateful call after Jayden Daniels' injury
The Washington Commanders had three seconds left in the first half on Sunday and a decision to make. Take the points or give Jayden Daniels one more shot from the Dallas 1-yard line.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 21
Commanders give significant injury update on QB Jayden Daniels
The Washington Commanders didn't just lose to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday; they lost their starting quarterback to an ugly left elbow injury that knocked him out of the game just before halftime.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / August 16
Marcus Mariota's injury status raises questions for Commanders quarterback room
The Commanders quarterback room took a hit Friday when Mariota left the first preseason game with a non-contact injury.
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