Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota will likely be placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, coach Arthur Smith told reporters Monday.
The Falcons were already set to replace Mariota with rookie Desmond Ridder.
Mariota signed a two-year, $18.75 million deal with the Falcons during the offseason following a two-year stint with the Las Vegas Raiders.
In 13 games this season, he has completed 61.3 passes for 2,219 yards and 15 touchdowns against nine interceptions. He has also rushed for 438 yards and four scores.
The 2015 second overall pick said he chose to sign with Atlanta because head coach Arthur Smith told him there was an opportunity for him to start right away following the team's decision to trade Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts.