The Washington Commanders placed Marcus Mariota on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least the opening four games due to a strained pectoral muscle.

With Mariota sidelined, Jeff Driskel will serve as the backup quarterback to Jayden Daniels in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team has also signed quarterback Sam Hartman from the practice squad and promoted defensive tackle Sheldon Day and linebacker Nick Bellore to the active roster.