Why Commanders pulled Marcus Mariota from QB to play Josh Johnson

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Josh Johnson has seen it all.

The well-traveled backup got into Sunday's game for the Washington Commanders in the fourth quarter.

Washington trailed 44-22 with less than five minutes left, and Marcus Mariota put his ballcap on and stayed on the sideline.

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Why did Commanders pull Marcus Mariota from QB for Josh Johnson?

The Commanders were protecting Mariota.

They just had Jayden Daniels dislocate his left elbow while playing with a 31-point deficit in Week 9.

A week later, the Commanders couldn't afford to lose another quarterback.

Johnson and the Commanders' offense could only three-and-out. He won't be taking a job anytime soon.

This was just a chance to close up shop and look toward next week with Mariota still healthy.

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