Washington Commanders Quarterback Marcus Mariota Suffers Knee Injury in Preseason
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota sustained an MCL sprain in his right knee during a preseason game against Miami. Despite the injury, the team expects him to be ready for Week 1.
Portland, OR, August 16, 2026 —
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota sustained an MCL sprain in his right knee during a recent preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The injury occurred during the game, though specific details regarding the play or the exact point of injury were not provided.
Despite the setback, the Commanders’ organization anticipates that Mariota will be medically cleared and prepared to play in the team’s Week 1 regular season matchup. The timeline for his recovery is projected to allow him to be ready for the start of the competitive season.
An MCL (medial collateral ligament) sprain is an injury to one of the ligaments in the knee. The severity of MCL sprains can vary, impacting the length of recovery and the need for intervention. The specific grade of Mariota’s sprain was not disclosed in the information available.
Mariota joined the Commanders during the offseason. His role with the team is primarily as a backup quarterback. The team has not provided further details on how Mariota’s injury might affect the team’s immediate training camp activities or overall quarterback strategy leading up to Week 1.
The status of other players or specific game outcomes from the preseason matchup against the Miami Dolphins were not detailed. Further updates on Mariota’s rehabilitation progress are expected as the regular season approaches.
Story summarized from the original created by Aaron Fentress on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
