Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota left Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts with a right knee injury, aggravating an MCL issue that knocked him out of the preseason. Coach Dan Quinn told ESPN's Molly Mc Grath that Mariota was ruled out at halftime. He was replaced by rookie seventh-round pick Athan Kaliakmanis, who played his first NFL snaps, going 15-for-33 for 186 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Commanders' 30-13 loss.
Mariota was playing in place of franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels, who missed his second game with a dislocated left elbow. Mariota's right knee bent during a sack by defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore on third-and-goal. He walked to the locker room after being examined in the medical tent.
Washington was also without top wide receiver Terry Mc Laurin (hamstring) and starting right guard Sam Cosmi. Defensive end Charles Omenihu (groin) was ruled out at halftime, and wide receiver Jaylin Lane was carted off with a left ankle injury. Mariota had led Washington to a win over Seattle last week, throwing for 183 yards and three touchdowns.
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