The Washington football team released quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Monday.
“This afternoon I met with Dwayne and informed him that we would release him. I told him that I think it benefits both parties that we follow different paths. We want to thank Dwayne for his contributions over the last two seasons and wish him all the best. moving forward, “Washington coach Ron Rivera said in a statement.
Haskins, whom Washington picked with the No. 15 pick in the 2019 draft, was left on the bench in the fourth quarter on Sunday after throwing two interceptions and losing a fight in a 20-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
He started for the second week in a row instead of injured Alex Smith despite being fined $ 40,000 and losing his role as captain for violating COVID-19 protocols when he was photographed last week without a mask while attending the party. his girlfriend’s birthday.
Earlier Monday, Rivera said Taylor Heinicke, who replaced Haskins in Sunday’s game, would start the season finale Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles if Smith stays on the sidelines with a right calf injury.