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Commanders pursue 8604-yard QB as potential offseason addition originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Washington Commanders may be looking for their long-term backup quarterback.
They've got Marcus Mariota back behind Jayden Daniels in 2026, but beyond that, maybe they'll seek a different QB. They're keeping their options open in the 2026 NFL Draft. They're using one of their official '30 visits' on a quarterback, Athan Kaliakmanis, according to The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala .
Kaliakmanis began his college career with a pair of seasons at Minnesota before ending it with two campaigns at Rutgers. His passing yardage increased each year of his college career, allowing him to total 8,604 passing yards with 55 touchdowns compared to 27 interceptions. MORE: Michael Pittman Jr.
had to fly 28 hours after trade from Colts to Steelers He also ran for 459 yards and 10 TDs in his college career. Kaliakmanis had a strong 2025 season. He completed a career-high 62.