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AP source: Eagles, QB Marcus Mariota agree on 1-year deal
ATLANTA, GA DECEMBER 04: Atlanta quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) drops back to pass during the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons on December 4th, 2022 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstei PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Marcus Mariota have agreed on a one-year, $5 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the deal, said Mariota’s contract is worth up to $8 million, including incentives.Mariota, who was released by Atlanta last month, will be the backup for Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.Former Eagles coach Chip Kelly coached Mariota at Oregon and coveted him in the 2015 draft but couldn’t trade up to get him.