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Commanders Lean Toward Starting Josh Johnson With Mariota Uncertain for Week 18

Dan Quinn says Marcus Mariota remains a 'stretch' for the finale in Philadelphia.

Overview

  • Quinn said he will know more on Mariota’s throwing-hand and quadriceps injuries by midweek after calling his availability a stretch.
  • Mariota sustained the injuries in Week 16 against the Eagles, required stitches in his right hand, and sat out the Week 17 loss to the Cowboys.
  • Johnson started in Week 17 and went 15-of-23 for 198 yards in his first start since 2021 as Washington fell to 4-12 and remained out of playoff contention.
  • If Johnson gets the nod again, Jeff Driskel is expected to be listed as Washington’s No. 2 quarterback against Philadelphia.
  • Rookie starter Jayden Daniels appeared in seven games due to an elbow injury that sidelined him late in the year, underscoring Washington’s season-long health issues.