Mariota knee injury clouds Commanders' 20-7 preseason win over Dolphins
Washington defeats Miami but backup QB Marcus Mariota leaves early with non-contact leg injury, raising depth concerns.
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What to know
- Commanders defeated Dolphins 20-7 in preseason opener, but backup QB Marcus Mariota left early with non-contact leg injury after four plays
- Mariota's injury occurred while handing off the ball and raises depth concerns at the position behind starter Jayden Daniels
- Status of Mariota remains unknown as of late Aug. 15, with no official update from the team
- Miami's starting offense impressed in the loss, with Malik Willis leading a strong opening drive
“an early knee injury to backup QB Marcus Mariota raises depth concerns behind Jayden Daniels.”
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How it unfolded parsed yesterday, 11:39 PM
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LatestMariota's status remains unknown after preseason injury
As of Aug. 15, the Commanders have not provided an official update on Marcus Mariota's condition or diagnosis following the non-contact knee injury suffered in the first quarter of Friday's preseason opener.
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Sports Illustrated broke down standout performers and disappointing efforts from the game, with analysis of impact players like Robert Henry Jr. and Sam Hartman.
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Coverage noted that Mariota's injury raised depth concerns for the Commanders behind starter Jayden Daniels, highlighting vulnerability in the backup quarterback position.
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The Associated Press provided details that Mariota's non-contact injury occurred while handing the ball off to running back Kaytron Allen, and he lasted only four plays before exiting.
“Mariota suffered a leg injury on a non-contact play while handing the ball off to Kaytron Allen.”
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Washington won the preseason opener 20-7, with Malik Willis impressing as Miami's new quarterback. However, the injury to Mariota dominated the narrative surrounding the victory.
“Marcus Mariota started the game for the Commanders, but went down with a non-contact injury, leaving the Commanders holding their breath.”
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Marcus Mariota suffered a non-contact leg injury on a play early in the Commanders-Dolphins preseason game and left the field after just four plays.
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