Marcus Mariota Fantasy

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to sign a reworked contract with the team, according to sources. He'll receive a one-year deal worth $3.5 million with a chance to make up to $8 million through incentives. The Raiders wanted Mariota to take a pay cut to $3 million for the 2021 season, but he negotiated up and has a chance for some upside. The contract is also tradable if the opportunity arises. Mariota was originally scheduled to make $10.7 million on the non-guaranteed second year of his two-year deal, which was prohibitive for a backup quarterback in a year in which the salary cap dropped $16 million. The former Tennessee Titan is sticking in Las Vegas for now, but QB-needy teams could come calling if injuries arise this summer or early on in the 2021 season.

Mar. 23rd • 2:00 PM

The Las Vegas Raiders asked backup quarterback Marcus Mariota to take a pay cut down to just $3 million in 2021, according to a source. If Mariota refuses to do so, the team will move on. While a Mariota release is now likely, the team could also find a trade partner. He is due $10.725 million and believes he has options on the open market. The 27-year-old had an impressive performance late last season in relief of an injured Derek Carr, and quarterback-needy teams could view him as a potential starter heading into the 2021 season. However, interested teams may be hesitant to shell out a draft pick for him. Mariota still has dual-threat abilities as a signal-caller, but his accuracy issues are the primary reason the Titans moved on from him. Mariota would be nothing more than a mediocre QB2 if he leaves Las Vegas and finds a starting gig elsewhere.

Mar. 18th • 2:14 PM

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota has generated a lot of trade interest around the league this offseason, but the maximum value of his contract has been an issue for interested teams. He's due a little over $10 million in 2021, but he has incentives in his deal that could allow him to make an additional $12 million. As a result, trade interest in Mariota has dried up considerably, and there's a chance that he could be outright released by Las Vegas. The Raiders have made it clear that Derek Carr is their guy under center, so it looks like Mariota will be the one on the move this offseason. The 27-year-old looked really good in place of an injured Carr late last season and he still has some dual-threat capabilities, but Mariota would likely be just a bridge QB for any interested teams.

Feb. 24th • 3:42 PM