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The backup quarterback suffered a sprained MCL in Friday\u2019s win over the Dolphins.<\/strong><\/p>

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Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota leaves the field early in Friday’s preseason game against the Dolphins. (Nick Wass\/AP)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament and will miss the remainder of the postseason, according to a source familiar with the situation.<\/p>\n

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to freely discuss internal team matters.<\/p>\n

Mariota injured his knee during the first quarter of the Commanders\u2019 20-7 win over the Miami Dolphins<\/a> in their preseason opener Friday at Northwest Stadium. He initially stayed in the game but left after further examination. Starting quarterback Jayden Daniels didn\u2019t play.<\/p>\n

Mariota, 32, is in his third season with the Commanders after signing a one-year, $7 million deal in March. He threw 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games (eight starts) last season while Daniels suffered through an injury-plagued campaign.<\/p>

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Daniels and Mariota were the only quarterbacks assured of making the Commanders\u2019 53-man roster, though the team could roster another if Mariota\u2019s injury extends beyond the preseason. Third-year veteran Sam Hartman and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis have been battling in camp for a potential third-string role, but neither player has stood out.<\/p>\n

Hartman was the first quarterback off the bench Friday when Mariota went down. He completed 8 of 15 passes for 80 yards and threw an interception. Kaliakmanis later entered the game and connected on 6 of 10 passes for 87 yards.<\/p>\n

Washington could also explore the free agent market if Mariota misses additional time and neither Hartman nor Kaliakmanis appears ready to serve as Daniels\u2019s backup.<\/p>

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