Overview
- NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the contract carries a $7 million base value and up to $11 million with incentives.
- The agreement keeps Mariota as Daniels' primary backup for a third straight season on a third consecutive one-year pact.
- Mariota appeared in 11 games in 2025 with eight starts, posting a 2-6 mark as Washington finished 5-12.
- Analysts had speculated he could be a short-term starter elsewhere, including in Kansas City while Patrick Mahomes recovers, but he returned to Washington.
- With the new deal, the former 2015 No. 2 overall pick's career earnings are projected to approach $90 million.