Veteran Marcus Mariota got the opportunity to start the Washington Commanders' first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins after coach Dan Quinn opted to sit the normal starter, Jayden Daniels.
Mariota didn't last long in the game, exiting the contest after four offensive snaps after suffering an apparent injury.
Mariota's injury occurred after he handed the ball to rookie running back Kaytron Allen on a first-and-10 from the Miami 47-yard line. The 32-year-old quarterback immediately came up lame despite not being touched on the play.
Mariota was met by athletic trainers on the field before eventually exiting the game. He was replaced by Sam Hartman and later was spotted walking gingerly to the locker room along with a member of the training staff.
Marcus Mariota injury update
The Commanders didn't immediately provide an update on Mariota's status. They posted an announcement on social media that Hartman was now in the game at quarterback but didn't mention Mariota's apparent injury.
Mariota completed 1 of 3 passes for 22 yards before exiting Friday's contest.
Commanders QB depth chart
Mariota is one of four quarterbacks on Washington's 90-man roster. Below is the pecking order within the unit, according to the team's unofficial depth chart.
- Jayden Daniels
- Marcus Mariota
- Sam Hartman
- Athan Kaliakmanis
If Mariota can't return to Friday's game, Hartman and Kaliakmanis should each get an extended look with Daniels sitting out of the preseason opener.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Marcus Mariota injury update as Commanders QB exits preseason game vs. Dolphins