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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.

By · Published August 16, 2026  17:26 UTC · Updated August 19, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Marcus Mariota was diagnosed with a sprained MCL, which forced him to miss the remainder of the preseason for the Commanders. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

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  • Primary Driver: 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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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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