- Team LV
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- Manager FA
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Poised to sign re-worked deal
Mariota is expected to sign a re-worked contract with the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per the report, Mariota is in line to ink a one-year deal with the team worth $3.5 million, with a chance to make up to $8 million, including incentives. There had been speculation that the QB might be on the move, but this agreement will allow Mariota to reprise his role with Las Vegas, behind starter Derek Carr.
Published: Tue, Mar 23 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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Facing pay cut ultimatum
The Raiders told Mariota he will be released (or traded) if he doesn't accept a pay cut to $3 million for 2021, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Mariota is scheduled for a non-guaranteed $10.725 million in the second season of his two-year contract. The Raiders aren't likely to find a trade partner, but Mariota should be able to generate interest as a free agent, and he could ultimately get more than $3 million. Any hope for a trade would depend on a contract renegotiation that put Mariota's salary somewhere between the two aforementioned numbers.
Published: Thu, Mar 18 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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May leave Raiders
Mariota could be released this offseason, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mariota is scheduled for a non-guaranteed $10.625 million base salary in 2021 in the second season of his two-year contract. The Raiders might be interested in keeping him around as a backup QB, but probably not at that price. Mariota played well in his one 2020 appearance, piling up 226 passing yards, 88 rushing yards and two total TDs in a 30-27 loss to the Chargers in Week 15. He otherwise spent the season on the bench behind Derek Carr, who threw for 300 yards four times in the final five…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 19 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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No role in Week 16 loss
Mariota didn't play any snaps Saturday in the Raiders' 26-25 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Mariota initially seemed poised to make his first start with the Raiders when No. 1 quarterback Derek Carr suffered what was believed to be a significant groin injury in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers, but the latter ended up approaching Saturday's contest minus a designation after he surprisingly practiced in full capacity all week. Carr didn't suffer any in-game setbacks with the injury and threw for 336 yards in the narrow loss, leaving no opportunity for Mariota to get on the field on the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 7:24am by Rotowire.com
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Busy night in emergency duty
Mariota entered Thursday's night's 30-27 overtime loss to the Chargers for Derek Carr (groin) with 13:29 remaining in the second quarter and completed 17 of 28 passes for 226 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also rushed nine times for 88 yards and another score.
Analysis: Seeing his first game action since the Titans' AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs in January, Mariota looked like he hadn't missed a beat, hitting Fabian Moreau for a 22-yard gain on his first pass attempt and culminating his first drive with a 35-yard scoring strike to Darren Waller. The 2015 second overall pick continued to produce throughout the contest, leading three scoring drives comprised of at least 10 plays and impressively capping off the penultimate one with a two-yard…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 9:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Assumes backup role
Mariota will handle backup duties for Sunday's game against the Jets, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nathan Peterman had been handling the backup job behind Derek Carr since Week 8, but Mariota will get the opportunity Sunday. It's unclear if Mariota has taken over as the team's No. 2 option for good or if this is just an isolated occurrence.
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive yet again
Mariota (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Mariota continues to operate as the No. 3 quarterback for Las Vegas, while Nathan Peterman is the primary backup for Derek Carr.
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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Sitting Week 8
Mariota (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game at Cleveland, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 27-year-old was activated off injured reserve Oct. 20 but has been a healthy scratch in his first two games on the active roster. Mariota appears entrenched as Las Vegas' No. 3 quarterback, with Nathan Peterman continuing to handle backup duties.
Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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Not ready for game action
Mariota (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Case Keefer of The Las Vegas Sun reports.
Analysis: Mariota was designated to return from injured reserve Sept. 30 and subsequently activated from IR on Tuesday. Despite the progression he has made from a strained pectoral suffered in training camp, Mariota will remain sidelined for at least one more week. Behind starting quarterback Derek Carr, fourth-year man Nathan Peterman stands as the backup option against coach Jon Gruden's former team.
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Comes off IR
The Raiders activated Mariota (pectoral) from injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Mariota picked up a strained pectoral in the later stages of training camp and opened the season on IR. The Raiders opened his 21-day window to be activated to the active roster Sept. 30, so the team used the entire three weeks to ensure his health before bringing him back. Expect Mariota to serve as Derek Carr's backup moving forward.
Published: Tue, Oct 20 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Designated to return
Mariota (pectoral) participated in practice Wednesday, indicating the Raiders have designated him to return from IR.
Analysis: Mariota could be active for Sunday's game against the Bills and serve as Derek Carr's backup. Carr has been a solid QB thus far with 7.8 yards per attempt while completing 74 percent of passes, so Mariota likely won't see any playing time unless Carr suffers an injury.
Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Has pectoral strain
Mariota, who was placed on injured reserve Monday, is dealing with a strained pectoral, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: After tending to shoulder and ankle injuries in the offseason, Mariota was hindered by an unknown issue for the later stages of training camp. The Raiders "hope" that the time away from the field helps him heal and eventually handle backup QB duties behind Derek Carr, but those will be covered by Nathan Peterman for at least the rest of September
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
The Raiders placed Mariota (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: The nature of Mariota's injury isn't known, but the issue isn't related to the shoulder and ankle concerns he dealt with during the offseason, according to coach Jon Gruden. With Mariota out for at least the first three games of the season, Nathan Peterman will serve as Derek Carr's backup.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Still no practice reps
Mariota (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mariota dealt with shoulder and ankle woes during the offseason, but coach Jon Gruden has indicated the quarterback's current issue is unrelated, calling him day-to-day back on Aug. 26. Still, Mariota remains away from the field, leaving Nathan Peterman as the only reserve QB on the Raiders roster behind Derek Carr.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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Deemed day-to-day
The Raiders are considering Mariota day-to-day with an unspecified injury, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The report suggests his current issue isn't related to the ankle and shoulder injuries he dealt with during the offseason. Whatever the case, Mariota doesn't seem to be putting much pressure on Derek Carr, who will enter Week 1 with the starting job. Mariota could eventually make starts if Carr struggles and/or if the Raiders aren't competing for a playoff spot.
Published: Wed, Aug 26 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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Impressing Gruden in camp
Mariota has been impressing Raiders coach Jon Gruden with his athleticism and mobility in training camp, as Gruden proclaimed last Friday that his new backup quarterback is "a dazzling playmaker with his feet," Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gruden also mentioned that Mariota has overcome an ankle issue, allowing the former Titan to take off running when the pocket broke down in Friday's training camp session. Mariota doesn't pose much of a threat to starter Derek Carr heading into Week 1 of the regular season as the latter still has control of the offense, but the Raiders appear to be content with their offseason investment in Mariota at this point.
Published: Mon, Aug 17 at 7:49am by Rotowire.com
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Expecting backup role
Mariota said Tuesday that he's ready to serve as Derek Carr's backup with the Raiders, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports. "First and foremost, this is Derek's team, and I understand that," Mariota said.
Analysis: Mariota was awarded a two-year, $17.6 million contract with $7.5 million guaranteed last week, sparking rumors of a job battle between Carr and Mariota. The former Titan was quick to shoot down those rumors, but there's no way to spin it as a positive for Carr when his team brings in the highest-paid backup in the league. Carr may still have security for the Week 1 starting job, but he'll be looking over his shoulder if he struggles early in the season.
Published: Wed, Mar 25 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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Contract parameters outlined
Mariota's deal with the Raiders is two years for $17.6 million, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The report notes that $7.5 million in the first year of the contract is fully guaranteed, with incentives also included in the QB's agreement with the team. For now, Mariota slots in behind incumbent starter Derek Carr, but it's plausible that down the road, Mariota -- the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft -- could make a run at the Raiders' top job, if Carr experiences any on-field struggles or suffers an injury.
Published: Mon, Mar 23 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Inks deal with Raiders
Mariota and the Raiders agreed to terms on a contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Mariota becomes the first quarterback domino to fall in free agency, as the former Titan was brought in to push incumbent Derek Carr for the starting job. Mariota was looking for a fresh start after he was replaced by Ryan Tannehill in Week 7 of last season. Before the demotion, the 26-year-old completed 95 of 160 passes for 1,203 yards along with a 7:2 TD:INT across seven games. The Raiders' quarterback competition will be as intriguing as any in the league heading into the 2020 season.
Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 6:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Searching for fresh start
Mariota passed for 1,203 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions across six games as the Titans' starter in 2019.
Analysis: Mariota was benched after leading the team to a 2-4 record to begin the season. Though he avoided turnovers, he struggled to get the ball out in rhythm, taking 25 sacks in his short stint under center. Mariota is likely to hit the open market this offseason as his rookie contract has expired, and the team appears poised to commit to Ryan Tannehill as its starter in 2020. Though Mariota has disappointed relative to his status as the number two overall pick in the 2015 draft, he has shown flashes…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 25 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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