The Commanders have Mariota to back up Jayden Daniels. Mariota has seen enough action in 2024 and 2025 with Washington that the team believes in Mariota. Also, the fact that Mariota has been here three seasons working with and under then-quarterback coach and now current offensive coordinator David Blough is a helpful factor.

Mariota, who has long been lauded as a great teammate, is comfortable stepping in for Jayden Daniels after another brutal injury.

Here's how we graded each Commanders' unit in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Cowboys.

The news didn't get any better for the Washington Commanders on Monday after QB Jayden Daniels underwent more testing on his elbow. The post Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Gets Unfortunate Update After Latest Tests appeared first on HEAVY.

The Commanders' remade defense kept them close and showed glimpses of what could be during a season-opening loss in Philadelphia.

The Washington Commanders are again living a nightmare. It took just two games for franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels to go down with another significant injury. He dislocated his elbow when he tried to brace himself while stumbling during Sunday's 37-20 loss at Dallas.

Washington’s biggest storyline entering Week 3 remains unresolved as Jayden Daniels undergoes further evaluation, while multiple injury concerns continue to shape the Commanders’ preparations for Seattle.

Former Commanders TE Zach Ertz is returning to his original NFL home.