Commanders sign QB Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals’ practice squad and put guard Sam Cosmi on IR

Quarterback Jeff Driskel signed with the Washington Commanders on Monday, giving them another last-resort option at that position.

From left; Washington Commanders quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, (16) Marcus Mariota, (0) Javden Daniels (5) and Sam Hartman (11) throw a pass during NFL football practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)(AP/Jose Luis Magana)

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Quarterback Jeff Driskel signed with the Washington Commanders on Monday, giving them another last-resort option at that position with Jayden Daniels shut down for the season and top backup Marcus Mariota dealing with hand and leg injuries.

Washington also put starting right guard Sam Cosmi on injured reserve Monday. He got a concussion in Saturday’s 29-18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Washington (4-11), eliminated from playoff contention weeks ago, hosts the Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1) on Thursday. Dallas can’t make the postseason, either.

Mariota got hurt in the third quarter Saturday. He was replaced by third-stringer Josh Johnson, who hadn’t thrown a pass this season and was intercepted on his fourth attempt against the Eagles.

Mariota needed stitches for his throwing hand and also had a quad muscle problem.

“With Marcus, we’re not sure where we’re at yet,” Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday.

Washington also has quarterback Sam Hartman on the roster.

Driskel, who was signed off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad, is a 32-year-old who was taken in the seventh round of the 2016 draft by San Francisco. He has appeared in 25 NFL games over the years, including one — without throwing a pass — with Washington last season.

“It does help knowing that there’s some history,” Quinn said.

Andrew Wylie will start in Cosmi’s place.

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Commanders sign QB Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals’ practice squad and put guard Sam Cosmi on IR

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