Mariota Exits with Knee Injury, Rookie Kaliakmanis Steps in for Commanders
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota left Sunday's game against the Colts due to a knee injury, leading the team to activate seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis at quarterback.
John Keim Oct 4, 2026, 10:44 AM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50099890/marcus-mariota-injured-commanders-turn-rookie-qb-athan-kaliakmanis)._
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