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Josh Johnson News: Steps in for injured Mariota

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on December 21, 2025 at 5:49am

Johnson completed five of nine passes for 43 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles. He also had one rush for zero yards.

Johnson has served as the Commanders' emergency quarterback for much of the season, but he was the backup to Marcus Mariota (hand) for this contest due to Jayden Daniels (elbow) being sidelined. Mariota exited the game for a concussion check and hand injury early in the third quarter, with Johnson stepping in. He was able to move Washington down the field for a touchdown during garbage time late in the fourth quarter, but it would be a significant downgrade for all of the team's skill-position players if Johnson is the starter for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.

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