Marcus Mariota Stays with Commanders

0:00It's March 9th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Marcus Mariotta is staying put with the Washington commanders. The 32-year-old veteran quarterback signed a one-year deal worth $7 million, with incentives that could push it to $11 million. This move brings some stability to the team's quarterback room. Last season in 2025, Mariotta stepped up big when starter Jaden Daniels dealt with injuries. He appeared in 11 games with 8 starts, throwing for 1,695 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. He completed 61.2% of his passes, but took 16 sacks while adding 297 rushing yards in a score. The team went two in six in those starts. Mariotta began his career with the Tennessee Titans, spending five seasons there before moving on. Since then, he's bounced around as a reliable backup with stops at the Las Vegas Raiders from 2020 to 2021, the Atlanta Falcons.

1:01In 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, and now back with Washington after joining them in 2024. Teens like his fit because he works well in spread offices that include design runs for the quarterback. He's not the guy you want starting every week, but he proved solid when needed last year. This residing gives the commanders continuity and insurance behind Daniels, avoiding a scramble if injuries hit again. It's a smart, low-risk move heading into the new season. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. Feel for comfort and calm, S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com