Career Timeline of Marcus Mariota: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Marcus Mariota built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Marcus Mariota is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Washington Commanders. He achieved prominence playing college football for the Oregon Ducks, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2014, the first player from the school and the first Hawaii-born athlete to do so. This accolade highlights his successful college career before transitioning to the NFL.
2008: Playoff Berth
In Week 17, Mariota led the Titans to beat the AFC South Champion and to lock up the No. 5 seed in the playoffs, locking up Tennessee's first postseason berth since 2008.
2012: First Start for the Ducks
In 2012, Marcus Mariota was showcased as the first freshman to start a season opener for the Oregon Ducks in 22 seasons.
December 30, 2013: Decision to Return for 2014 Season
On December 30, 2013, Marcus Mariota announced his decision to bypass the NFL Draft and return for the 2014 season.
2013: Decision to Return for 2014 Season
In 2013, Marcus Mariota decided to bypass the NFL Draft and return for the 2014 season.
July 21, 2015: Signed Contract with Titans
On July 21, 2015, Marcus Mariota and the Tennessee Titans agreed to a four-year, $24,213,974 contract with a $15.9 million signing bonus.
2015: First NFL Game
In 2015, Marcus Mariota played in his first career regular-season game, threw four touchdowns, gained a perfect passer rating of 158.3, and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1.
2015: Selected by Tennessee Titans
In 2015, Marcus Mariota was selected second overall by the Tennessee Titans in the NFL draft.
2016: Career-High Passing Yards
In 2016, Marcus Mariota finished the season with a career-high 3,426 passing yards with 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
2016: Led Titans to Winning Season
In 2016, Marcus Mariota led the Tennessee Titans to their first of three consecutive winning seasons.
September 10, 2017: Rushing Touchdown
On September 10, 2017, Marcus Mariota recorded a rushing touchdown in the first quarter for the Titans' first points of the 2017 season.
April 18, 2018: Titans Pick Up Fifth-Year Option
On April 18, 2018, the Titans exercised the fifth-year option on Marcus Mariota's contract, securing him for another year.
November 5, 2018: Mariota Wins on Monday Night Football
On November 5, 2018, Marcus Mariota led the Titans to a 28-14 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, throwing for 240 yards and two touchdowns, and rushing for 32 yards and a touchdown.
November 11, 2018: Titans Beat Patriots
On November 11, 2018, Marcus Mariota helped the Titans secure a 34-10 victory against the New England Patriots, marking the first time the Titans beat the Patriots since 2002.
2018: Titans Third Winning Season
In 2018, Marcus Mariota led the Tennessee Titans to their third consecutive winning season.
2018: Season Statistics
In the 2018 season, Marcus Mariota recorded a career-low 11 touchdowns and 2,528 passing yards, but rushed for a career-high 357 yards.
March 25, 2020: Signed with Raiders
On March 25, 2020, Marcus Mariota signed a two-year, $17.6 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.
September 7, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve
On September 7, 2020, Marcus Mariota was placed on injured reserve.
2020: Signed with Las Vegas Raiders
In 2020, Marcus Mariota signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he served as a backup quarterback for two seasons.
September 18, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve
On September 18, 2021, Marcus Mariota was placed on injured reserve due to a quad injury.
March 21, 2022: Signed with the Atlanta Falcons
On March 21, 2022, Marcus Mariota signed a two-year, $18.75 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons after they traded Matt Ryan.
July 28, 2022: Named Falcons' Starting Quarterback
On July 28, 2022, Marcus Mariota was announced as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback.
December 8, 2022: Benched in Favor of Ridder
On December 8, 2022, Marcus Mariota was benched in favor of Desmond Ridder.
2022: Documented for Netflix Series
During the 2022 season, Marcus Mariota was documented on and off the field for the Netflix and NFL Films series "Quarterback."
2022: Signed with Atlanta Falcons
In 2022, Marcus Mariota signed with the Atlanta Falcons and started for most of the season.
February 28, 2023: Released by the Falcons
On February 28, 2023, Marcus Mariota was released by the Atlanta Falcons.
March 20, 2023: Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles
On March 20, 2023, Marcus Mariota signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
July 2023: Quarterback Series Debut
In July 2023, the Netflix series "Quarterback", featuring Marcus Mariota, debuted.
2023: Backup for Philadelphia Eagles
In 2023, Marcus Mariota spent the season as a backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
March 14, 2024: Signed with the Washington Commanders
On March 14, 2024, Marcus Mariota signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders.
September 7, 2024: Placed on Injured Reserve
On September 7, 2024, Marcus Mariota was placed on injured reserve due to a strained pectoral muscle.
October 5, 2024: Activated from Injured Reserve
On October 5, 2024, Marcus Mariota was activated from injured reserve.
2024: Joined Washington Commanders
In 2024, Marcus Mariota joined the Washington Commanders.
