Marcus Mariota made our list of non-compensatory free agents, and potential NFC free agents to target, and over 10 years after Chip Kelly tried to secure his services, he’s now an Eagle.
Philadelphia agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal that could reach $8 million.
Former Falcons’ QB Marcus Mariota reached agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year, $5 million deal worth up to $8 million, per source. Mariota is expected to be the Eagles’ No. 2 QB this season. pic.twitter.com/pBYEOxiMPk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2023
The Falcons released Mariota after he started the first 13 games in 2022. Mariota, who was a Heisman Trophy winner at Oregon and the No. 2 overall pick for the Tennessee Titans in the 2015 NFL draft, signed a two-year deal with Atlanta as an unrestricted free agent last offseason.
Mariota wouldn’t count against the comp picks formula, while giving Philly a competent backup.
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