"Jayden Daniels has been shut down for the season after one setback too many. Marcus Mariota admirably filled the void, but he left in Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles with a hand injury that required stitches. He was also evaluated for a concussion that forced him to leave the contest. Quinn stated that Mariota is day-to-day and that playing on Christmas Day against the Dallas Cowboys is not guaranteed by any stretch."
"That arrived when Jeff Driskel was signed from the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. He was with the team last season, is an experienced pro, and he knows how to deploy Kliff Kingsbury's scheme effectively. If everything goes well upon his arrival, he may start if Mariota cannot prove his fitness. This seemed almost inevitable, despite the buzz around a blockbuster return for Taylor Heinicke. However, this move all but buried Sam Hartman's chances of ever having a long-term future in Washington."
Dan Quinn faces continued quarterback problems as injuries mount across the roster. Jayden Daniels has been shut down for the season after another setback. Marcus Mariota started but exited Week 16 with a hand injury that required stitches and was evaluated for a concussion. Mariota is day-to-day and his availability for the Christmas Day game against the Cowboys is uncertain. The Commanders signed Jeff Driskel from the Cardinals' practice squad; he has prior experience with the team and familiarity with Kliff Kingsbury's scheme and could start if Mariota cannot prove his fitness. Sam Hartman remained on the practice squad after going undrafted in 2024 and did not earn a 53-man roster spot, and the decision to bring in an external veteran rather than elevate him diminishes his prospects for a long-term role.
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