Commanders face QB uncertainty after Mariota injury against Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota left the game early with a leg injury during the first drive against the Miami Dolphins. Mariota completed a pass to Dyami Brown before appearing to injure his knee on a handoff. The Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn did not provide an update on Mariota's status. Rookie running back Robert Henry Jr. stood out in his NFL debut, scoring a touchdown and showcasing impressive speed.
- •Marcus Mariota injured in the first quarter against Miami
- •Rookie Robert Henry scores a touchdown in his debut
- •Athan Kaliakmanis and Sam Hartman compete for backup QB role
- •Quinn will have an update on Mariota on Sunday
- •Washington leads at halftime against Miami
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Stock up for Commanders RB Robert Henry; sudden question at QB with Mariota injury - Daily Slop
"Mariota injured on 1st drive vs Miami; Kaliakmanis is a rookie & Hartman isn’t an NFL QB. Rookie RB Henry exploded in first NFL action.
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