Marcus Mariota Injury Status & Updates - NFL

Latest Injury Status

questionable

Mariota missed the last two weeks of the preseason after suffering a sprained MCL in his right knee in the team's 20-7 preseason win over the Dolphins on Aug. 14. The veteran QB will look to increase his workload at practice in the coming days in preparation to serve as the the Commanders' top reserve option behind Jayden Daniels again in 2026.

Injury Details

Body Part

Knee - MCL

Location

Leg

Side

Right

Expected Return

Sep 13, 2026

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Marcus Mariota Injury History

September 7, 2026

questionable • Knee - MCL

Sprain

Mariota (knee) returned to practice Monday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

August 31, 2026

questionable • Knee - MCL

Sprain

questionable

August 19, 2026

active • Knee - MCL

Sprain

Mariota is expected to miss the rest of the preseason due to a sprained MCL in his knee, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Latest Marcus Mariota Injury Updates

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