Washington Commanders Quarterback Marcus Mariota Suffers Knee Injury in Preseason Game
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a noncontact knee injury during the first quarter of the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Friday night at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. The Commanders ultimately won the game.
Portland, OR, August 14, 2026 —
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota sustained a noncontact knee injury in the first quarter of the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The game took place on Friday night at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The severity of the injury and further details were not immediately available.
Mariota, who joined the Commanders in the offseason, was participating in the preseason matchup when the injury occurred. The team announced the injury, and Mariota did not return to the game. The quarterback’s status for future games is currently unknown.
Despite the loss of Mariota, the Washington Commanders went on to win the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The final score and details of the game’s progression were not provided in the summary.
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