"The Washington Commanders will start Josh Johnson at quarterback for their game against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, ruling out Marcus Mariota because of a quad injury. Johnson will make his 10th career start Thursday and first since Week 9 of the 2021 season when he played for the Baltimore Ravens. His lone win as a starter came when he played for Washington in 2018 and was signed late in the season after two other quarterbacks (Alex Smith and Colt McCoy) were hurt. Washington signed veteran Jeff Driskel off the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad and will make him the No. 2 quarterback Thursday, coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday. Sam Hartman will be signed off the practice squad and serve as the emergency third quarterback."
"Johnson could be without one of his main pass protectors as left tackle Laremy Tunsil is "unlikely to play" because of an oblique injury according to Quinn. As for Johnson, Quinn said he likes that he has "lots of versatility" and "plenty of experience." Johnson, 39, has spent time with 14 franchises during his 10-year career. He also has played in the XFL, UFL and AAF."
"Johnson called it a unique experience, "but it's one I don't take for granted." However, he said, "It's a stressful journey, not one I would wish on anybody. I'm embracing it with gratitude and trying to be a light for this team.""
Josh Johnson will start for the Washington Commanders against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day after Marcus Mariota suffered a quad injury. Johnson will be making his 10th career start and his first since 2021, with Jeff Driskel signed from the Cardinals' practice squad as the No. 2 and Sam Hartman added as the emergency third quarterback. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil is unlikely to play due to an oblique injury. Coach Dan Quinn praised Johnson's versatility and experience. Johnson, 39, has played for 14 franchises and in multiple alternative leagues, describing the journey as stressful but embraced with gratitude.
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