Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (#8) throws a pass against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, on November 29, 2014. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) Getty ...

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play, Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was among multiple players that did not travel. Mariota is working through a lower leg strain, Quinn said.

Quarterbacks still control the fates of their teams as much as any player in any sport, borne out by the collection of stars under center each postseason.

Marcus Mariota – Mariota suffered a mild lower leg strain and could return as soon as the second preseason game on August 18 against the Bengals.

The Washington Commanders will be without seven players for their preseason opener against the New England Patriots.

Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota is out for the preseason opener with a leg strain, leaving Josh Johnson or Sam Hartman to step in.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Mariota is dealing with a mild lower leg strain, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington’s exhibition opener at New England, coach Dan Quinn said. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was among ...

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington's exhibition opener at New England, coach Dan Quinn said. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was among multiple players that did ...

Commanders coach Dan Quinn says quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington’s exhibition opener at New England. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was among multiple players that did ...

Five others are dealing with minor injuries and did not travel, either: Brown; backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, who is dealing with a “lower leg strain,” according to Quinn; left guard ...