Marcus Mariota Health, Injury Updates & History

Mariota has been ruled out for Sunday against the Giants after aggravating a previous right knee inj...

Mariota will avoid injured reserve after aggravating his previously injured knee during Sunday’s loss to Indianapolis, the Commanders quarterback is dealing with an MCL injury but is not expected to face a long-term absence, with Jayden Daniels trending toward reclaiming the starting role against the Giants

Mariota suffered a right MCL sprain during Friday's preseason opener against the Dolphins and will miss the remainder of the preseason, the injury occurred during the first quarter but the Commanders expect the veteran quarterback to recover in time for the regular-season opener

Recovered from minor hand, quad, and lower-body issues that briefly limited him during the 2025 season, Mariota enters training camp healthy with no reported limitations. Neither injury required injured reserve or caused an extended absence, and his current health outlook is positive, with age rather than injury history being the primary factor to monitor entering 2026.

Has been ruled out of Thursday's Christmas Day matchup vs the Cowboys with a combination of hand and quadriceps injuries, Josh Johnson will get the start for the game

Has been dealing with Achilles tendinitis, but is expected to be ready for Week 1, he is the listed backup for Jayden Danels