Marcus Mariota to miss rest of preseason with sprained MCL
The Washington Commanders' quarterback Marcus Mariota will miss the remainder of the preseason, leaving the team's offensive strategy in flux.
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The Washington Commanders will have to adjust their preseason plans. Marcus Mariota, the team's quarterback, has sustained a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL). This injury will sideline him for the rest of the preseason.
The injury was first reported by Hogs Haven, with subsequent confirmation from The New York Times, USA Today, ESPN, and NBC Sports. The New York Times and NBC Sports both state that Mariota will miss the rest of the preseason. The Commanders will need to rely on backup quarterbacks for the remainder of the preseason.
The team has not yet specified who will take Mariota's place. The extent of Mariota's injury and his return timeline have not been disclosed.
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Who reported it (8)
- Mariota's MCL sprain revealed Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Knee injury to sideline Marcus Mariota for rest of Commanders’ preseason The Washington Post · 5h ago
- Mariota's MCL sprain revealed OregonLive.com · 5h ago
- Commanders injury news: Marcus Mariota reportedly suffers sprained knee Hogs Haven · 5h ago
- Commanders QB Marcus Mariota sprains MCL, will likely miss rest of preseason: Sources The New York Times · 5h ago
- Marcus Mariota injury update, return timeline for Commanders QB USA Today · 5h ago
- Commanders QB Marcus Mariota has sprained MCL, sources say ESPN · 5h ago
- Marcus Mariota to miss rest of preseason with sprained MCL NBC Sports · 5h ago
Quick answers
What is the extent of Marcus Mariota's injury?
Mariota has sprained his MCL. The extent of the injury and his return timeline have not been disclosed.
Who will replace Marcus Mariota for the remainder of the preseason?
The Commanders have not yet specified who will take Mariota's place.
What is the impact of Marcus Mariota's injury on the Commanders' preseason plans?
The Commanders will need to adjust their preseason plans and rely on backup quarterbacks for the remainder of the preseason.
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