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Kaliakmanis seized the opportunity, with a strong debut performance, to leapfrog Sam Hartman into the next position on the depth chart. If Mariota misses significant time — the Commanders are optmistic Mariota will be ready for Week 1 — Kaliakmanis has positioned himself to be Jayden Daniels' game day backup.
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Kaliakmanis' strong debut moves him ahead of Hartman for backup QB role.

Athan Kaliakmanis seized the opportunity created by an injury to primary backup Marcus Mariota in the preseason opener with a strong debut performance, leapfrogging Sam Hartman into the next position on the depth chart; if Mariota misses significant time, Kaliakmanis has positioned himself to be Jayden Daniels' game day backup.

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