The Washington Commanders found their veteran quarterback. Adam Schefter of ESPN revealed on Tuesday that Washington agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Marcus Mariota. The deal has a base value of $6 million with an upside of up to $10 million.
Former Eagles QB Marcus Mariota is signing with the Washington Commanders on a 1-year deal with a base value of $6 million and upside to $10 million, per source. pic.twitter.com/LffoYcfibh
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024
The move gives Washington the veteran quarterback it lost when Jacoby Brissett agreed to terms with the Patriots on Monday.
Mariota, 30, was the Tennessee Titans’ No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. After spending his first five seasons in Tennessee, Mariota has since played for the Raiders (for two seasons), Falcons, and Eagles in 2023.
The 6-foot-4, 222-pound Mariota brings plenty of experience to the Commanders. He has appeared in 90 career games with 74 starts. Mariota has a career completion percentage of 62.7%, 15,820 passing yards, 93 touchdowns, and 55 interceptions.
Also known for his running ability, Mariota has 2,064 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns.
Mariota joins a QB room in Washington with rising third-year passer Sam Howell and Jake Fromm. The Commanders are widely expected to select a quarterback at No. 2 overall in the 2024 NFL draft.
