Marcus Mariota speaks after first London practice

Daniels practiced as elbow decision looms

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 32m1 min read

LIVE: QB Marcus Mariota speaks to the media after the first practice in London https://t.co/XKJC8TcKSu Via @Commanders on X

What happened: Washington opened its London week with its first practice ahead of a matchup with the Colts. Jayden Daniels practiced while working back from a Week 2 elbow injury.

Why it matters: The quarterback decision shapes preparations on a compressed international week. Mariota took over the offense after the Week 2 injury.

By the numbers: Mariota completed 139 of 227 passes for 1,695 yards with 10 touchdowns and 7 interceptions in 11 games in 2025 with the Commanders.

What to watch: Watch participation updates and the starting designation before kickoff in London.

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@Commanders 2026-09-30T16:26:36.723958+00:00

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