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Commanders QB Marcus Mariota Could Return Soon

The Washington Commanders could get their backup quarterback back in action.

Jeremy Brener

Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (0) passes during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (0) passes during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images / Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are getting healthier this week.

Coach Dan Quinn announced that quarterback Marcus Mariota will be designated to return from injured reserve after suffering a groin injury.

Mariota was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 1, but now he has the chance to get back to action backing up Jayden Daniels.

Mariota will likely stay on the sidelines as long as Daniels is healthy, but it is comforting to hear that the backup quarterback could be healthy enough to play for the team soon if needed.

The Commanders will have 21 days to add Mariota back onto the 53-man roster. If they do not, he will have to stay on injured reserve for the rest of the season. Other players that had their 21-day windows opened were linebacker Jordan Magee and defensive lineman Efe Obada. Wide receiver Jamison Crowder was also placed on injured reserve.

Mariota, Magee and Obada will begin practicing today, and the trio could be back on the team as soon as this weekend when the Commanders host the Cleveland Browns. Kickoff is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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