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Marcus Mariota to make history with Commanders as 1st NFL QB to wear No. 0

Marcus Mariota will have made history before he even touches the field in his first game with the Washington Commanders. He'll be the first NFL quarterback to ever wear the No. 0.

Mariota signed a one-year deal with the Commanders in free agency. The team announced his number selection, along with their other new additions on Wednesday.

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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 3, 2024

NFL rule changes enacted recently made Mariota's new number possible. Team owners agreed to amend the rules in March 2023 to allow the No.