The Washington Commanders are re-signing veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota to a one-year, $8 million deal, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Mariota was the primary backup to starting quarterback Jayden Daniels last season, and with his new contract, will remain in that role.

The Washington Commanders are re-upping veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota to back up Jayden Daniels in the Offensive Rookie of the Year's second NFL season.

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Marcus Mariota is returning to the Washington Commanders for the 2025 season. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the veteran quarterback is re-signing with the Commanders on a one-year, $8 million contract.

Marcus Mariota will remain in Washington for the 2025 campaign. The journeyman quarterback has a new Commanders agreement in place, Tom

The Commanders signed Mariota last March, leading some to wonder if they were telegraphing their quarterback decision in the 2024 NFL draft. Many believed Washington would select LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick, which ended up being the move.

The Washington Commanders are bringing back 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year quarterback Jayden Daniels' mentor by re-signing 2015 second overall pick quarterback Marcus Mariota to return as their backup.

Marcus Mariota will be back with the Commanders in 2025. According to multiple reports, Mariota has agreed to a one-year deal with Washington to continue to backup quarterback Jayden Daniels. Mariota's deal is reportedly worth $8 million.