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        Marcus Mariota Injury History & Analysis

        Injury Risk

        Very High

        Chance of Injury in 2026

        88%

        Chance of Injury per Game

        11.7%

        Projected Games Missed 2026

        3.00

        Durability

        3.21

        Current Status

        Knee Not declared

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        Week 7 Practice Report

        Practice Status
        Wed N/A
        Thu N/A
        Fri N/A
        Week Status:
        Not declared
        Likelihood of Playing:
        Not declared
        Human body diagram showing Marcus Mariota injury locations 1 5 3 1 2 1 2 1
        Date League Injury Level Games Missed Details
        Oct 4, 2026 NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 — Mariota suffered a right knee injury in the first quarter of Washington's Week 4 game in London. Mariota had his right leg rolled up on from behind and was helped to the locker room. He was ruled OUT at halftime.
        Aug 14, 2026 NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 — Mariota suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee during the preseason opener against the Dolphins and will miss the remainder of the preseason.
        Dec 21, 2025 NFL Hand — 2 Mariota sustained hand and quadriceps injuries in the Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
        Sep 2, 2024 NFL Chest Pectoral Pull Grade 1 4 —
        Dec 4, 2022 NFL Knee Strain Grade 1 4 HC Arthur Smith said Mariota has a "chronic" knee condition. He was benched for Desmond Ridder going into Week 15.
        Sep 13, 2021 NFL Leg Quad Strain — 5 Mariota aggravated a strained quadriceps during the Week 1 win over the Ravens. He was placed on IR and missed five games.
        Aug 12, 2021 NFL Leg Quad Strain — — Mariota missed preseason games because of a quad injury
        Aug 27, 2020 NFL Chest Pectoral Strain Grade 2 5 Mariota was placed on injured reserve as he was dealing with a strained pectoral during the training camp. He missed the first five games of 2020 season.
        Dec 22, 2018 NFL Cervical Neck Stinger — 1 Mariota missed the season finale.
        Nov 18, 2018 NFL Cervical Neck Stinger — 1 Mariota missed 1 half of play but returned the following week vs. Houston.
        Sep 9, 2018 NFL Arm Elbow Sprain — 1 Mariota missed 1 game with a pinched nerve.
        Oct 1, 2017 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Grade 1 1 Mariota missed only 1 game.
        Dec 24, 2016 NFL Leg Fibula Fracture — 1 In Week 16, Mariota suffered a broken fibula against the Jags.
        Dec 20, 2015 NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 2 Mariota sprained his right MCL and missed the final two games.
        Oct 18, 2015 NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 2 Mariota was rolled up on in Week 6 against the Dolphins and sprained his MCL. He missed the next two games.
        Jan 12, 2015 Non-NFL Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain — — Mariota sprained his right shoulder in the National Championship game.
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        Marcus Mariota Player Profile

        Washington Commanders QB #8 Bye 7
        6’4” 222 lbs. Age 32.9 Oregon

        2026 Regular Season Stats

        Pass Yds
        340
        Rush Yds
        49
        TD
        4
        INT
        0
        QBR
        —
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