The injury occurred when Mariota was sacked by defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore on a third-and-goal play from the 6-yard line. Before his exit, Mariota had successfully led two field goal drives, providing the Commanders with an early 6-0 lead. Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis stepped in to finish the game, recording 183 passing yards, one touchdown, and an interception on 15-of-33 passing in his professional debut.
Daniels returns to practice as injury report grows
While the team navigates Mariota’s absence, there is optimism regarding the status of starting quarterback
The Commanders' injury report remains extensive beyond the quarterback room. Return specialist Jaylin Lane has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured and dislocated ankle during a return on Sunday. Lane, who has averaged 12.0 yards per punt return and 24.6 yards per kick return this season, leaves a significant void on special teams.
Coach Quinn also provided updates on several other key contributors. The team is hopeful that safety Nick Cross, who is dealing with an internal injury, and right guard Sam Cosmi, who is recovering from a concussion, will return to action soon. Running back Rachaad White is also trending toward a potential return from a shoulder injury. However, the status of wide receiver Terry McLaurin remains unclear as he continues to manage a hamstring injury that kept him out of the lineup against Indianapolis.
