Commanders veteran backup QB and 2014 Heisman winner, now in his 12th NFL season.
Marcus Mariota signed with Washington in 2024 to back up Jayden Daniels and re-signed for 2026. The 2014 Heisman winner has played for the Titans, Raiders, Falcons, Eagles and Commanders. He's the dual-threat veteran insurance Washington needs behind Daniels.
Path to the league
Oregon product taken 2nd overall by Tennessee in 2015. Won the 2014 Heisman. Led Titans to two AFC South titles.
Career
2014 Heisman Trophy. 19,000+ career passing yards. 2,000+ career rushing yards. AFC Wild Card win (2017 with Tennessee).
Sources
- Wikipedia: Marcus Mariota
- Pro Football Reference: Marcus Mariota
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Passing
11 games played▶Passing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CMP | ATT | YDS | TD | INT | RTG | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | commanders | 11 | 139 | 227 | 1,695 | 10 | 7 | 86.1 | 50.2 |
| 2024 | commanders | 3 | 34 | 44 | 364 | 4 | 0 | 131.3 | 86.3 |
| 2023 | eagles | 3 | 15 | 23 | 164 | 1 | 1 | 82.5 | 60.7 |
| 2022 | falcons | 13 | 184 | 300 | 2,219 | 15 | 9 | 88.2 | 57.7 |
| 2021 | raiders | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 46.2 |
| 2020 | raiders | 1 | 17 | 28 | 226 | 1 | 1 | 83.3 | 97.4 |
| 2019 | titans | 7 | 95 | 160 | 1,203 | 7 | 2 | 92.3 | 35.5 |
| 2018 | titans | 14 | 228 | 331 | 2,528 | 11 | 8 | 92.3 | 53.2 |
| 2017 | titans | 15 | 281 | 453 | 3,232 | 13 | 15 | 79.3 | 59.0 |
| 2016 | titans | 15 | 276 | 451 | 3,426 | 26 | 9 | 95.6 | 59.1 |
| 2015 | titans | 12 | 230 | 370 | 2,818 | 19 | 10 | 91.5 | 48.4 |
▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | commanders | 11 | 50 | 297 | 5.9 | 1 | 44 |
| 2024 | commanders | 3 | 18 | 92 | 5.1 | 1 | 33 |
| 2023 | eagles | 3 | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 0 | 17 |
| 2022 | falcons | 13 | 85 | 438 | 5.2 | 4 | 30 |
| 2021 | raiders | 10 | 13 | 87 | 6.7 | 1 | 31 |
| 2020 | raiders | 1 | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 1 | 26 |
| 2019 | titans | 7 | 24 | 129 | 5.4 | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 | titans | 14 | 64 | 357 | 5.6 | 2 | 27 |
| 2017 | titans | 15 | 60 | 312 | 5.2 | 5 | 34 |
| 2016 | titans | 15 | 60 | 349 | 5.8 | 2 | 41 |
| 2015 | titans | 12 | 34 | 252 | 7.4 | 2 | 87 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Quarterback
- Group
- offense
- College
- Oregon
- Hometown
- Honolulu, HI, USA
- Age
- 32
- Status
- active
Latest news about Marcus Mariota
All news →Malik Willis Impresses in Debut as Commanders' Mariota Exits Injured
Willis led a 93-yard touchdown drive in his lone series for Miami, while Washington's backup quarterback suffered a sprained MCL that's expected to sideline him for the rest of the preseason.
Commanders Beat Dolphins 20-7 in Preseason Week 1
Washington Commanders 20, Miami Dolphins 7 at Northwest Stadium. Athan Kaliakmanis went 6 of 10 for 87 yards.
