Commanders' Marcus Mariota injured, Athan Kaliakmanis steps in against Colts
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Commanders are facing the Colts in London with a new quarterback. Marcus Mariota started but was injured in the first quarter after a collision with Colts defensive lineman Laiatu Latu. Mariota is currently questionable to return with a right knee injury. Third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has taken over, marking his NFL debut after being a seventh-round rookie out of Minnesota and Rutgers.
- •Marcus Mariota is injured in the first quarter against the Colts.
- •Athan Kaliakmanis enters the game as the third-string QB.
- •Mariota is questionable to return with a right knee injury.
- •The game is taking place in London.
- 2:19 PMCBS NFL — Marcus Mariota hurts right knee, questionable to return; Commanders turn to rookie Athan Kaliakmanis
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Mariota injury: Commanders QB to locker room vs. Colts
- 1:59 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Mariota injured, third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in for Commanders
"Athan Kaliakmanis is in the game for the Commanders after Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury
"The Commanders are down to their third-string quarterback today in London against the Colts.
"The Commanders are already without Jayden Daniels
Sources
External links- CBS NFLOct 4, 2026, 2:19 PMMarcus Mariota hurts right knee, questionable to return; Commanders turn to rookie Athan Kaliakmanis
The Commanders are already without Jayden Daniels
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 2:05 PMMarcus Mariota injury: Commanders QB to locker room vs. Colts
Athan Kaliakmanis is in the game for the Commanders after Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:59 PMMarcus Mariota injured, third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in for Commanders
The Commanders are down to their third-string quarterback today in London against the Colts.
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