Marcus Mariota and his wife Kiyomi Cook are parents to a daughter named Makaia. ... Mariota was benched in favor of Ryan Tannehill, who the team traded for in the 2019 offseason.

Marcus Mariota confronted his anxiety, ... In his office, Smith told Mariota he was benched. Mariota, who became a father the day before, said he was going back to Las Vegas.

In his office, Smith told Mariota he was benched. Mariota, who became a father the day before, said he was going back to Las Vegas. Both men were hurt and angry, and the conversation became so ...