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Marcus Mariota

Commanders running a trick play with Marcus Mariota and Jayden Daniels

Fans clown Commanders for trick play gone wrong

The Washington Commanders may have gotten a little too cute on fourth down early in Saturday’s NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Detroit Lions. The Commanders had 4th-and-1 at the Lions’ 28 on their opening drive at Ford Field in …

Marcus Mariota in a T-shirt

Marcus Mariota explains his unusual jersey number choice

Marcus Mariota is trying to win the Washington Commanders’ starting quarterback job, and he will be doing it with an unusual number. Mariota will be the first quarterback in NFL history to wear No. 0, and the choice is not an accident. The …

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Marcus Mariota pulls off interesting 1st in NFL history

Despite firmly being in his backup QB era, Marcus Mariota is still finding ways to make NFL history. The Washington Commanders announced Wednesday the jersey numbers that their new offseason additions will be wearing for next season. Most notably, …

Marcus Mariota in a T-shirt

Marcus Mariota agrees to deal with NFC East team

The Washington Commanders are widely expected to draft a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick this year, but they are building depth at the position in the meantime. Veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota has agreed to a 1-year contract with the …

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Former No. 2 overall pick could be cut before season?

NFL teams have less than a week remaining to trim their rosters to 53 players, and one well-known quarterback might be on the bubble. The Philadelphia Eagles signed Marcus Mariota to a 1-year, $5 million contract this offseason. The deal could be …

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Nick Sirianni weighs in on Marcus Mariota’s major preseason struggles

There is no doubt that Jalen Hurts is the No. 1 quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, but there are some growing worries about his backup. Marcus Mariota has struggled through two preseason appearances, raising questions about whether he has the …

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Marcus Mariota lands new backup QB job

Marcus Mariota has landed a new backup job in the NFL. Mariota has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. The contract is for $5 million but can be worth up to $8 million according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Falcons’ QB …

Arthur Smith on the field

Falcons release former No. 2 overall pick

The Atlanta Falcons need to make some significant changes heading into the 2023 season, and revamping their quarterback room will be one of them. The Falcons on Tuesday announced that they have released Marcus Mariota. The move will save them $12 …

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Report: Marcus Mariota left Falcons after benching

Marcus Mariota has long been known as a selfless, team-first player. But the events following his benching by the Atlanta Falcons has led to questions regarding the quarterback. The Athletic’s Josh Kendall reported in an article published on …

Arthur Smith on the field

Falcons making major change during bye week

The Atlanta Falcons fell further from playoff contention with a tough home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and they plan to make a major change coming out of their bye. Rookie Desmond Ridder will replace Marcus Mariota as Atlanta’s …

Marcus Mariota in a T-shirt

Falcons coach answers whether he considered making QB switch

Marcus Mariota struggled for the second straight game in the Atlanta Falcons’ loss to the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night, but head coach Arthur Smith insists he did not consider benching the veteran quarterback. Mariota went 19/30 for just …

Arthur Smith on the field

Falcons make decision on starting QB

The anticipated Atlanta Falcons quarterback competition between Marcus Mariota and rookie Desmond Ridder seems to be non-existent. Falcons quarterbacks coach Charles London announced on Wednesday that Mariota would be the team’s starter. The …

Arthur Smith on the field

Leader emerges in Falcons’ QB competition

The competition to replace Matt Ryan is on and one Atlanta Falcons quarterback has taken an early lead heading into training camp.

Marcus Mariota in a T-shirt

Marcus Mariota explains how he feels about mentoring rookie QBs

Marcus Mariota is one veteran quarterback who firmly believes in mentoring the next generation. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback made clear he wants to mentor rookie Desmond Ridder as he assumes the job of starter. Mariota argued that, to him, veteran …

Desmond Ridder throws a pass

Will Desmond Ridder get shot at Falcons’ starting QB job?

The Atlanta Falcons may have a quarterback competition on their hands leading up to the start of the 2022 season. After signing Marcus Mariota to a two-year deal, it seemed like the Falcons had found their starter. But the organization seems to have …

Arthur Smith on the field

Falcons quickly find replacement for Matt Ryan

The Atlanta Falcons wasted no time finding a replacement for Matt Ryan after they traded the veteran quarterback to the Indianapolis Colts. The Falcons announced on Monday that they have agreed to a two-year deal with Marcus Mariota. Falcons head …

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