Marcus Mariota exits preseason game after apparent injury against Dolphins
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Marcus Mariota left the Washington Commanders' preseason game against the Miami Dolphins early on August 14, 2026. The veteran quarterback exited after just four offensive plays, reportedly gesturing to his knee after handing off the ball. He went to the sideline medical tent and subsequently to the locker room, while Sam Hartman took over as quarterback. The Commanders have not provided an update on Mariota's condition.
- •Mariota started the game after Jayden Daniels was rested.
- •He left after four snaps, citing potential knee issues.
- •Sam Hartman replaced him at quarterback during the game.
- •The Commanders have not updated Mariota's status.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Marcus Mariota exits NFL preseason game with apparent injury
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders' Marcus Mariota exits preseason game vs Dolphins with injury
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — What Happened to Marcus Mariota? Latest Update on Commanders QB After Scary Non-Contact Injury in Preseason
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Mariota injury update as Commanders QB exits preseason game vs. Dolphins
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Mariota injured in first quarter, heads to locker room
"The Washington Commanders kicked their preseason off against the Miami Dolphins, but in the first quarter, they may have suffered a loss bigger than just losing the preseason contest. Marcus Mariota started the game for the Commanders, but went down with a non-contact injury, leaving the Commanders holding their breath.
"Latest updates after Marcus Mariota suffered an apparent injury that knocked him out the Commanders Week 1 preseason game against the Dolphins.
"Quarterback Marcus Mariota exited the Commanders' preseason opener versus the Miami Dolphins with an apparent injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:05 AMMarcus Mariota exits NFL preseason game with apparent injury
Marcus Mariota left early in the Washington Commanders' preseason game with an apparent injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:30 AMCommanders' Marcus Mariota exits preseason game vs Dolphins with injury
Quarterback Marcus Mariota exited the Commanders' preseason opener versus the Miami Dolphins with an apparent injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:01 AMWhat Happened to Marcus Mariota? Latest Update on Commanders QB After Scary Non-Contact Injury in Preseason
The Washington Commanders kicked their preseason off against the Miami Dolphins, but in the first quarter, they may have suffered a loss bigger than just losing the preseason contest. Marcus Mariota started the game for the Commanders, but went down with a non-contact injury, leaving the Commanders holding their breath.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:42 PMMarcus Mariota injury update as Commanders QB exits preseason game vs. Dolphins
Latest updates after Marcus Mariota suffered an apparent injury that knocked him out the Commanders Week 1 preseason game against the Dolphins.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:39 PMMarcus Mariota injured in first quarter, heads to locker room
Marcus Mariota got the start at quarterback for the Commanders on Friday night, but his night came to an early end.
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