Washington Commanders Quarterback Marcus Mariota Suffers Sprained MCL
Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The injury is expected to cause him to miss time into the regular season.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 16, 2026 —
Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee. The injury occurred during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
The severity of the injury is expected to sideline Mariota and cause him to miss time extending into the regular season. Further details regarding the exact timeline for his return or the specific extent of the sprain were not immediately provided.
Mariota, who joined the Commanders, was competing for a role on the team’s roster. The injury to the veteran quarterback adds an element of uncertainty to the team’s depth at the position as the regular season approaches.
The Commanders organization has not released an official statement regarding the injury or potential long-term implications for Mariota’s availability.
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