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Injury Knee
Est. Return 6/15/2023
2022 Pass/Rush Stats
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
After going two seasons without a start, Mariota spent most of last year as Atlanta's top quarterback. He started 13 games before being benched for rookie Desmond Ridder and finished the year on injured reserve due to a knee injury. His performance in those outings makes it easy to see why he'll be back in a reserve role this fall, backing up Jalen Hurts for the Eagles. Mariota's mobility makes him a good fit as Hurts' main reserve, as his 438 rushing yards in 2022 ranked sixth among all QBs, but he didn't do much with his arm. He ranked 30th in passing yards per game (170.7), clearing 200 yards just three times and topping out at 253. He added 15 touchdowns and nine picks. Read Past Outlooks
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Links up with Eagles
Mariota (knee) agreed to a one-year contract with the Eagles on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The deal will pay Mariota $5 million and could be worth up to $8 million with incentives. With the Eagles, Mariota, who is bouncing back from a knee procedure, will slot in as the backup quarterback behind Pro Bowler Jalen Hurts. In 13 games (all starts) with Atlanta last season, Mariota recorded 2,219 passing yards, to go along with 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions, while also logging 438 rushing yards (including four TDs via the ground).
The deal will pay Mariota $5 million and could be worth up to $8 million with incentives. With the Eagles, Mariota, who is bouncing back from a knee procedure, will slot in as the backup quarterback behind Pro Bowler Jalen Hurts. In 13 games (all starts) with Atlanta last season, Mariota recorded 2,219 passing yards, to go along with 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions, while also logging 438 rushing yards (including four TDs via the ground).
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222 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secShuttle Time
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6.87 secVertical Jump
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121 inHand Length
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After two years as the backup in Las Vegas, Mariota reunites with coach Arthur Smith, his
offensive coordinator in Tennessee in 2019. The 28-year-old is capable of managing games, but
he’s just keeping the seat warm until third-round pick Desmond Ridder is ready. The last time
Mariota was the No. 1 QB (his last year in Tennessee), he lost the job by midseason. He has
merely adequate arm strength, and his career on-target rate on attempts of 20-plus yards is
42.9 percent. (By comparison, that would have ranked 23rd last season, the same as noodle-
armed Ben Roethlisberger.) Mariota is still plenty mobile, but he’s also been beset with injuries
throughout his career. This season, he has two veteran weapons in RB Cordarrelle Patterson
and TE Kyle Pitts. The No. 1 WR is first-round pick Drake London, followed by third-year
wideout Olamide Zaccheaus and his 54 career receptions. Mariota’s speed gives him a hint of
fantasy upside, but the Atlanta passing game won't be pretty.
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Released by Atlanta
The Falcons released Mariota (knee) on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Placed on IR
The Falcons placed Mariota (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Headed for IR
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that Mariota will be placed on injured reserve later Wednesday and is set to undergo a knee procedure next week, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
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Likely IR-bound due to knee
Mariota has a knee injury and likely will be placed on injured reserve, according to coach Arthur Smith, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Benched for rookie
Mariota will cede the Falcons' starting quarterback duties to Desmond Ridder following the team's Week 14 bye, with the rookie set to direct the offense in his NFL debut Dec. 18 in New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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