The Washington Commanders have needed veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota more this season than they ever envisaged. Jayden Daniels' frustrating injury problems are a microcosm of how things have unfolded for head coach Dan Quinn's squad this season, and the No. 2 pick in 2024 has now been shut down for the final three games of 2025.
Mariota gets three more contests to showcase what he can do. The Commanders would probably like to keep him around when his contract expires. Still, the signal-caller might take this opportunity to gauge the market in pursuit of another starting opportunity elsewhere when the 2026 offseason arrives.