The grass isn't always greener on the other side. That's precisely what Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota said on Thursday about re-signing with Washington instead of potentially pursuing starting options elsewhere.

The Washington Commanders’ roster for the upcoming season is beginning to take shape. Washington added valuable pieces during the offseason via trade, acquiring two Pro Bowl players in the process. Additionally,

Coming back for another run with the Washington Commanders, quarterback Marcus Mariota took calls, but ultimately opted to return. The Washington Commanders aren't a collection of individuals playing football on the same team, they're a group of likeminded people pulling in the same direction.

After spending the 2024 season with the Commanders, Marcus Mariota is well known to the local media and most Washington fans, but he met with local reporters on Thursday to talk about his contract extension,

Marcus Mariota, who helped the Commanders win two games as the backup to Jayden Daniels last season, is returning on a one-year, $8M deal, a source told ESPN.