Mariota was apparently injured on a sack by Colts defensive lineman Laiatu Latu, who landed on the quarterback in the pass pocket.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!The Commanders initially said Mariota was questionable to return with a right knee injury but he was ruled out after halftime.Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Tottenham, England, on Oct.
4, 2026.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)JAXSON DART TORE HIS MCL AND MENISCUS WHICH REQUIRE SURGERY AND ENDS HIS 2026 SEASON WITH THE NEW YORK GIANTSOutKick medical expert Dr.
David Chao, who served 17 years as the San Diego Chargers chief doctor, said the concern for Mariota is an MCL injury.Chao, the founder of Sports Injury Central, originally held out hope for a Mariota return, but as the Commanders got multiple possessions that would have given the team plenty of time to bring the QB back with a brace, the concern became that Mariota was not returning.The good doctor's concern about Mariota's availability was proven correct.Mariota previously had an MCL in 2022 that required surgery.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels leaves the game with an apparent left arm injury during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sept.
20, 2026.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)Mariota, you should know, started this game in London and last week, because starter Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow in a game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept.
20.Daniels has not played since but he returned to practice on a limited basis this last week and the Commanders are hopeful he can return to the starting lineup for their Week 5 game against the New York Giants.ZERO BS.JUST DAKICH.
TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD.DOWNLOAD NOW!Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders looks on before a...