New Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota said that he would likely coordinate an offseason workout with his teammates this offseason. The veteran quarterback is entering his 10th NFL season and first in Washington.
While Mariota is the veteran in Washington’s quarterback room, he’s not the expected starter. That would be rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the second overall pick.
Daniels has impressed all his teammates and coaches with his work ethic during his short time in the NFL. But, with respect to his veteran mentor, Daniels allowed Mariota to schedule offseason workouts for several of their teammates.
Mariota held some offseason workouts this week in Oregon, and several Commanders, including Daniels, were present.
Bunch of Commanders players working out in Oregon during NFL break. Daniels, Mariota, B Rob, Dotson, Ekeler and more. pic.twitter.com/jAcSLDGEMC
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 2, 2024
Some of the teammates in the above picture represent each offensive skill position: Running backs Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson Jr., wide receivers Jahan Dotson, Dyami Brown, and Olamede Zaccheaus, and tight ends Cole Turner, John Bates, and Armani Rogers.
You may notice who is not present: Star wideout Terry McLaurin and rookie Luke McCaffrey. McLaurin never misses these types of events but is in the middle of planning for his wedding, while McCaffrey’s brother, Christian, got married over the weekend.
Washington’s players had the opportunity to tour the University of Oregon’s campus, and Daniels was impressed with how the school honored Mariota and his Heisman Trophy. Mariota won the Heisman in 2014, while Daniels won it in 2023.
Jayden Daniels at University of Oregon checking out teammate Marcus Mariota’s Heisman trophy
Daniels suggests LSU should commemorate his trophy similarly
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— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) July 1, 2024
Washington rookies are scheduled to report to training camp in just over two weeks, with the veterans coming a few days later.