The 2025 season was one to forget for the Washington Commanders. After going 12-5 and reaching the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 33 years, the Commanders finished 5-12. Injuries were a big part of Washington’s issues, including to second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels.

It was Daniels, who, in 2024, led the Commanders’ revival, earning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Unfortunately, in 2025, Daniels suffered three separate injuries, which cost him 10 games. The first injury came in a Week 2 loss at Green Bay. When Daniels returned, he played his best game of the season in Week 5 in a road win over the Los Angeles Chargers, only to suffer a hamstring injury two weeks later. That cost him one game and when he returned, Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow.

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So, even when Daniels played, he didn’t look like his 2024 self, much of that due to his injuries and injuries to others, such as Terry McLaurin and Austin Ekeler. Marcus Mariota filled in for Daniels and played well. Washington’s lack of team success wasn’t the quarterback’s fault, as injuries and a lack of depth were exposed early in the season.

Even Mariota was injured, which forced him to miss the final two games, paving the way for 39-year-old Josh Johnson to make his first two starts since 2021. Johnson played reasonably well, including leading the Commanders to a season-ending win over the Eagles in Philadelphia.

Nick Shook of NFL.com recently ranked all 63 quarterbacks who started a game during the 2025 season based on their performance in the regular season and the playoffs. His rankings were based solely on how each performed in 2025.

Here’s where the Commanders’ three quarterbacks ranked:

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29. Marcus Mariota

Marcus Mariota started more games than anyone expected him to and performed admirably, producing consistent showings regardless of opponent or available weaponry. Washington would be wise to find a way to keep him in 2026.

Mariota played well. It’s fair to say there aren’t 32 better quarterbacks in the NFL than the 12-year veteran.

38. Jayden Daniels

It almost feels as if we never saw more than cameo appearances from Jayden Daniels. Injuries ruined his sophomore season and the Commanders’ ambitions of returning to the playoffs.

Very true statement. It’s almost as if Daniels’ 2025 season never actually got started.

48. Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson made his first start since 2021 in Week 18, leading the Commanders to a late win on the road in Philadelphia, a triumphant moment that was long overdue for the 39-year-old. He’s defined nomad in his NFL journey; why not give it another go in 2026?

If Johnson wants to play in 2026, he should absolutely be on someone’s roster. Don’t be surprised if he’s not back with the Commanders, whether Mariota re-signs or not.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Ranking all 63 starting QBs in 2025