Dan Quinn updates injury status for Washington Commanders before week two
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn provided injury updates ahead of week two of the preseason. Quarterback Marcus Mariota will miss the rest of the preseason due to a sprained MCL, but there is optimism he will be ready for the regular season. Tight end John Bates and center Nick Allegretti are expected to return to practice soon, enhancing the team's offensive line chemistry. Quinn also confirmed no updates on cornerback Trey Amos, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury. The Commanders will face the Detroit Lions on August 22.
- •Marcus Mariota is out for the preseason with a sprained MCL.
- •John Bates and Nick Allegretti are returning to practice.
- •Trey Amos remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
- •The Commanders face the Detroit Lions on August 22.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Quinn Updates Status of Several Injured Washington Commanders
"Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn shared a mix of good and bad injury news ahead of week two in preseason
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