Overview
- Mariota exited in the third quarter after a sideline evaluation, then jogged to the locker room with his throwing hand covered.
- Veteran Josh Johnson, 39, replaced him at quarterback as Washington’s third-string option.
- At the time of the injury Washington led 10-7, and Johnson took the field after Philadelphia moved ahead 14-10 on the ensuing drive.
- Starter Jayden Daniels has been shut down for the season with an elbow issue, elevating the importance of Mariota’s availability.
- Practice-squad quarterback Sam Hartman was not elevated, and injured former college QBs Luke McCaffrey and Colson Yankoff were not suited up, leaving no clear emergency option behind Johnson.