Mariota Suffers MCL Sprain, Return Timeline Unknown; Daniels to Practice
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota sustained a right knee MCL sprain during Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, with coach Dan Quinn confirming an uncertain return timetable. Jayden Daniels is expected to practice this we
John Keim Oct 5, 2026, 07:05 PM 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/50112842/mcl-sprain-sidelines-mariota-daniels-preps-practice)._
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