# Commanders name Marcus Mariota team captain for rest of season

> Commanders make Marcus Mariota team captain for rest of season amid Jayden Daniels injury.
- Title: Commanders name Marcus Mariota team captain for rest of season
- Summary: Commanders make Marcus Mariota team captain for rest of season amid Jayden Daniels injury. Washington Commanders named Marcus Mariota team captain for…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-announce-marcus-mariota-will-be-a-team-captain-for-the-rest-of-the-season
- Published: 2026-09-26T08:25:00.311+00:00
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## Commanders announce Marcus Mariota as captain
Washington Commanders named Marcus Mariota team captain for rest of season after he'll start games Jayden Daniels misses with left elbow injury.

> I thought it was such a cool thing: The captains huddled up with me earlier in week and said, 'We’d like to make Marcus our sixth captain'
## Coaches confirm captain decision
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said captains chose Marcus Mariota to be sixth captain for rest of season after he returns to starting role.

> I thought it was such a cool thing: The captains huddled up with me earlier in week and said, 'We’d like to make Marcus our sixth captain'
## Team captains include Mariota
Commanders captains are Marcus Mariota, Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Frankie Luvu, Jeremy Reaves and Tress Way.
## Mariota's captain role not permanent
Commanders say Mariota remains captain for rest of season even if he spends most games on bench after Daniels returns.
## Daniels' injury status
Jayden Daniels will miss games with left elbow injury but expected to return soon for Washington Commanders.
## Key takeaway

Washington Commanders named Marcus Mariota team captain for remainder of season after he'll start games Jayden Daniels misses with left elbow injury.