{
  "id": 12655927,
  "title": "Commanders Worked Out UFL QB Amid Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota Injuries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/commanders-worked-out-ufl-qb-amid-jayden-daniels-marcus-mariota",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:29:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/commanders-worked-out-ufl-qb-amid-jayden-daniels-marcus-mariota-injuries-12535609"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Washington Commanders' starters Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota were sidelined, the team began scouting potential backup quarterbacks. Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow during a Week 4 loss, while Mariota exited the London match early with a sprained MCL. Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis stepped in for the game, completing passes for 186 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. The Commanders are not immediately placing Mariota on the injured list and hope Daniels can return for their upcoming NFC East game against the New York Giants. However, they are still exploring the option of bringing in new talent. Jack Plummer, the UFL's 2023 Most Valuable Player, worked out with the Commanders on Wednesday. A former college standout for Purdue, California, and Louisville, Plummer threw for 68 touchdowns in his five college seasons. He joined the Orlando Storm of the UFL in 2024 and helped them achieve an eight-win season, throwing for 2,188 yards and 17 touchdowns. Despite being waived before the 2025 NFL season, Plummer led the Storm to an impressive eight-win campaign. The Commanders may not require an additional quarterback if Daniels returns for Week 5 and Mariota avoids further setbacks. Additionally, Sam Hartman, another former Notre Dame quarterback, is on the practice squad but has never attempted a pass in the NFL. The Commanders will host the New York Giants in Sunday's kickoff at 1 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "A star UFL quarterback worked out with the Washington Commanders, who are dealing with two key injuries at the position.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}