Commanders QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL in his right knee, AP source says

By The Associated Press
August 16, 2026 | 12:58 PM

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the team had not yet announced the injury.

Mariota, 32, is expected to miss time into the regular season as a result. He was injured during Washington’s preseason opener against Miami on Friday night.

It is not clear what the Commanders’ plan is moving forward to get through the rest of training camp at the position. Coach Dan Quinn is set to speak to reporters later Sunday.

Starter Jayden Daniels did not play against the Dolphins. The only other QBs on the roster are Sam Hartman and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis.

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AP Sports Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this report.

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Elena Delle Donne, London Fletcher among top athletes inducted into DC Sports Hall of Fame

By Tadiwos Abedje
August 30, 2026 | 5:37 PM

Former Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne and former Washington linebacker London Fletcher were among those inducted into the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame during a Sunday ceremony at Nationals Park. They were joined by W.T. Woodson High School and Duke University alumnus Tommy Amaker, George Washington University softball star and Olympic gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor and legendary Maryland high school football coach Al Thomas. Also, the University of Maryland's men's basketball team that won the 2002 national championship were honored with the Hall of Fame's Team of Distinction. Legendary coach Gary Williams coached the Maryland Terrapins to their only title in school history with the help of basketball stars Juan Dixon, Lonny Baxter and Steve Blake. Williams, who was inducted into the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame in 2015, told WTOP that he is elated about the team being among the all-time D.C. sports greats. "It's great for our team," Williams said. "For our team to do something together at this point is always a great thing, and this is the 25th anniversary of the championship. So that makes this a little bit more special."

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