Not available for Week 17
Washington head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Mariota (hand/quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
With Mariota set to be sidelined due to the pair of injuries he sustained in last Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles, Josh Johnson will be called upon to make his first start since the 2021 season. Meanwhile, newly signed Jeff Driskel will serve as Johnson's backup, and Washington plans to sign Sam Hartman off its practice squad to serve as the team's emergency No. 3 quarterback, per John Keim of ESPN.com. According to Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C., Quinn said he still has hope that Mariota will be able to return for the Commanders' Jan. 4 regular-season finale in Philadelphia, though Mariota's availability will hinge on what he's able to do in practice next week.
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Terry McLaurin
Clear leader of WR corps
Ahead of next month's training camp, Bryan Manning of USA Today notes that the Commanders have yet to identify a clear No. 2 wide receiver to complement McLaurin.
Jayden Daniels
Still learning new offense
Daniels said Wednesday that he still has a "long way to go" to master the schematic changes implemented by new offensive coordinator David Blough, ESPN's John Keim reports.
Rachaad White
Named as offseason standout
Commanders coach Dan Quinn named White as one of the standout performers from OTAs and minicamp, but Quinn also cautioned that he expects multiple RBs to contribute and isn't sure if there will be a designated starter, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Back at practice
Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's minicamp practice, John Keim of ESPN reports.
Jerome Ford
Participating in spring practices
Ford (shoulder) has been practicing, Zach Selby of commanders.com reports.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Dealing with soft-tissue injury
Croskey-Merritt has been absent from spring practices due to a soft-tissue injury, NFL reporter Ben Standig reports.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
May be dealing with injury
Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) is dressed for practice Wednesday but is not participating in team drills, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Luke McCaffrey
Past collarbone injury
McCaffrey (collarbone) is participating in OTAs this week, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Jayden Daniels
Participating in OTAs
Daniels (elbow) is participating in OTAs this week, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Athan Kaliakmanis
Heads to Commanders
The Commanders selected Kaliakmanis in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 223rd overall.