Jayden Daniels is locked in as Washington’s starter and already a frontrunner for Offensive Rookie of the Year, but with Marcus Mariota sidelined by an MCL sprain, the backup race is heating up. Sam Hartman’s chances are fading, but rookie Athan Kaliakmanis — a late-round pick — is making waves with preseason flashes, including a standout performance against the Dolphins. Fearless, accurate, and getting second-team reps, Kaliakmanis could be the QB3 (or even QB2) ready to step in if needed. The Commanders’ backup depth just got a lot more intriguing.

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