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Commanders should give Marcus Mariota his shot if the Vikings come calling
The Minnesota Vikings are widely expected to make a quarterback trade before the 2026 deadline after another debacle against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. And the Washington Commanders might have the answer to their problems.
Marcus Mariota is back after a spell on injured reserve with a sprained MCL. He's backing up Jayden Daniels, and the Commanders won't task him with anything beyond garbage time if their franchise player stays healthy.
The Oregon product remains one of the league's most dependable backup options. Mariota has been in various complex schemes throughout his career, and he knows how to step in at a moment's notice to make an impact.
