Marcus Mariota’s current team is actually the Washington Commanders, but he previously played for the Las Vegas Raiders from 2020 to 2021. During his time with the Raiders, Mariota signed a two-year, $17.6 million deal, which included $7.5 million in guaranteed base salary for the first year. He served as a backup quarterback to Derek Carr and had a notable performance in a Week 15 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, throwing for 226 yards and a touchdown ¹ ².
If Mariota were to join the Raiders again, it would be interesting to see how he’d fit into their current roster. Given his past experience with the team, he might be a strong candidate for a backup or mentoring role. However, there’s no recent information confirming Mariota’s interest in concluding his NFL career with the Raiders or any updates on potential trades or contract negotiations ³.
Some key points about Mariota’s past stint with the Raiders include ² ¹:
– Contract Details: Mariota’s contract had incentives built in if he became the Raiders’ starting quarterback.
– Performance: He threw for 226 yards and a touchdown in his notable game against the Chargers.
– Role: Mariota was slated to be a backup to Derek Carr, but had opportunities to start if Carr faltered.