Marcus Mariota injured, third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in for Commanders - NBC Sports
Washington Commanders' second-string quarterback Marcus Mariota was injured in the first quarter of a game against the Colts in London, forcing third-string rookie Athan Kaliakmanis into play. Mariota suffered a right knee injury after a defensive lineman landed on his leg, making him questionable to return.
Why it matters
This injury significantly impacts the Commanders' quarterback depth and game strategy, potentially affecting their season performance and the development of a rookie quarterback.
The Commanders are down to their third-string quarterback.
Second-string quarterback Marcus Mariota started today against the Colts in London because Jayden Daniels has an elbow injury, but in the first quarter Mariota was injured and walked to the locker room, replaced by third-stringer Athan Kaliakmanis.
The Commanders said Mariota is questionable to return with a right knee injury, which he suffered when Colts defensive lineman Laiatu Latu landed on Mariota’s lower right leg and bent it awkwardly.
Kaliakmanis is a seventh-round rookie who played his college football at Rutgers and Minnesota.
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