Jayden Daniels is the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders, with Marcus Mariota as his backup. The team will likely carry a third quarterback, leading to a competition between Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson for the QB3 position. The Commanders' starters will not participate in the preseason opener against the New England Patriots, allowing deeper roster players a chance to showcase their skills. Hartman, an undrafted free agent, and 39-year-old Johnson, known for his extensive career, will battle for the third quarterback spot during this crucial preseason game.
Throughout the offseason, one position on the Washington Commanders' roster that hasn't gotten a lot of attention when discussing depth chart battles is the most important one.
Marcus Mariota is firmly entrenched as his backup. With any luck, these will be the only two quarterbacks who are called upon to play any significant role during the 2025 season.
For Hartman and Johnson, it may just determine who earns the role as Washington's QB3.
The two backups have taken wildly different paths. Hartman was a star at Wake Forest and Notre Dame in college.
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