"Mariota, 32, started eight games last season for Washington and appeared in 11 as starter Jayden Daniels battled injuries. Mariota threw for 1,695 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions, but the Commanders could only win two of his eight starts."
"In 2024, Mariota relieved Daniels in three games -- two because of injuries with the game in doubt. In those two games -- both victories -- Mariota threw for a combined 366 yards and four touchdowns. He completed a five-yard pass with two seconds remaining in the regular season finale to beat the Dallas Cowboys."
"Mariota developed a strong relationship with Daniels, becoming a mentor to someone who, like him, also was a Heisman Trophy winner and second-overall pick of the draft. The Tennessee Titans picked Mariota with the second choice in the 2015 draft."
Marcus Mariota has re-signed with the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract worth $7 million, with potential incentives reaching $11 million. The 32-year-old backup quarterback started eight games last season while starter Jayden Daniels recovered from injuries, appearing in 11 total games. Mariota completed 1,695 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions across his starts, though the team won only two games. He also appeared in three relief situations, winning both games where he entered with the game in doubt, including a crucial victory over Dallas in the regular season finale. Mariota has developed a mentoring relationship with Daniels, both former Heisman Trophy winners and high draft picks.
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