Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota out for remainder of preseason with sprained MCL
Washington quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament and will miss the rest of the preseason, leaving his status for the season opener uncertain.
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota was forced to leave the first offensive series of Friday night’s preseason game after sustaining a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL). The injury was confirmed by ESPN reporter Adam Schefter, who said Mariota will not play again before the regular season begins.
The setback raises questions about whether Mariota will be available as a backup to rookie starter Jayden Daniels for the team’s opening week matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders also have Sam Hartman and seventh-round selection Athan Kaliakmanis on the roster, and may consider adding another healthy quarterback to cover the final weeks of preseason action.
"He has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and will not play again before the regular season," Schefter reported.