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Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota is scheduled to start for the team this upcoming weekend. This change in the starting lineup is a direct result of an injury sustained by the team’s current quarterback, Jayden Daniels.

Specific details regarding the nature or severity of Jayden Daniels’ injury were not immediately available. The timeline for his return to play also remains undetermined. As a result of Daniels’ inability to play, Mariota will step into the starting role.

Marcus Mariota, a veteran player, will be leading the offensive unit for the Commanders in the upcoming game. Further information regarding the team’s full injury report and Mariota’s specific preparations for his start were not provided in the available summary. The team has not announced further details regarding Daniels’ condition or the extent of Mariota’s starting duties beyond this weekend.


Story summarized from the original created by ETHAN CADEAUX, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.

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