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Tagged: Dwayne Haskins (67 Results)

Apr
11

Steelers QB Haskins dies after being hit by car

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS died early Saturday morning after being hit by a car in South Florida. Haskins, 24, was in Florida training with other Steelers teammates, including quarterbacks andMore wide receivers. According to a team source, he was apparently headed to the airport to return to Pittsburgh when the accident occurred. Haskins was in his second season with Pittsburgh after being a first-round draft choice of Washington in 2019. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mar
18

Trubisky in the mix to start for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY this week to a two-year contract to compete for the starting job following the retirement of longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The New York GiantsMore were reportedly interested in his services, but Trubisky said on Thursday that Pittsburgh was “definitely where I wanted to be”. Trubisky, who was famously drafted ahead of the likes of PATRICK MAHOMES and DESHAUN WATSON back in 2017, will compete with fellow quarterbacks MASON RUDOLPH and DWAYNE HASKINS for the starting gig. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Jan
28

Roethlisberger announces retirement after 18 seasons

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER officially announced his retirement on Thursday after spending 18 NFL seasons with the team. The announcement was not unexpected, with Big Ben having indicated in lateMore December that the 2021 season would be his last. With Roethlisberger officially retired, fantasy owners can expect a quarterback competition between fellow signal-callers MASON RUDOLPH and DWAYNE HASKINS ahead of the 2022 season. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Jan
21

Quarterback competition on tap for Steelers

With the BEN ROETHLISBERGER era officially over in Pittsburgh, the Steelers will head into the 2022 season with a quarterback competition looming. Quarterbacks MASON RUDOLPH and DWAYNE HASKINS have reportedly beenMore told that they will compete to become Big Ben’s successor. Rudolph was the backup quarterback last year and is heading into his fifth season with the Steelers after being selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Haskins, meanwhile, was signed by Pittsburgh last January after he was released by the Washington Football Team. Haskins was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 draft. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Apr
15

Steelers re-sign backup QB Dobbs

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed quarterback JOSHUA DOBBS on Wednesday to a one-year contract to remain with the team. Dobbs is unlikely to help fantasy owners in 2021, considering he will likely be in line behind fellow quarterbacks BEN ROETHLISBERGER, MASON RUDOLPH, and DWAYNE HASKINS in Pittsburgh.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Jan
22

Steelers sign former WFT QB Haskins

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday the signing of former Washington Football Team quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS. Haskins was selected 15th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft but was released by WashingtonMore after poor on-field performances and questionable off-field decision-making. The Steelers are expecting veteran quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER to return for an 18th NFL season this year, but Haskins could be in the backup mix. Current backup MASON RUDOLPH is entering the final year of his contract, while DEVLIN HODGES was released last week and JOSH DOBBS will be a free agent in March. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Dec
30

Haskins clears waivers, reportedly drawing interest

After being released by the Washington Football Team on Monday, quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS cleared waivers on Tuesday and is officially a free agent. Haskins is reportedly drawing interest from teams, althoughMore no specifics have been announced thus far. Haskins was selected by Washington with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Less

Source: New York Post

Dec
29

Football Team releases QB Haskins

The Washington Football Team released quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS on Monday, following his benching late in the second half of Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Ron Rivera said thatMore Washington would start quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE if veteran ALEX SMITH is unable to play in Sunday’s season finale at Philadelphia. Haskins was drafted 15th overall by Washington in 2019. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Dec
28

Football Team benches QB Haskins after rough day

Washington starting quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS was benched in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers after struggling throughout the game. Haskins was replaced by TAYLOR HEINICKE. Veteran ALEXMore SMITH was unavailable as he continues to recover from an injury. The Football Team enters next week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles with the quarterback position in disarray and a playoff position on the line. Less

Source: NFL.com

Dec
24

WFT QB Haskins stripped of captaincy, fined

Washington quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS was fined $40,000 and stripped of his captaincy just three days after he was photographed without a mask at an event with strippers. It was the secondMore time that Haskins violated Covid-19 protocols this season. Despite his circumstances, Haskins could still start Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Veteran quarterback ALEX SMITH is still limited by a strained right calf that has his status for Sunday uncertain. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Dec
14

WFT QB Smith suffers strained calf vs. 49ers

Washington quarterback ALEX SMITH left Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers with a strained calf, giving way to backup quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS for the second half. Head coach Ron RiveraMore said after the game that X-rays of Smith’s calf were negative. The strain is to Smith’s right calf, which is the same leg that Smith underwent 17 surgeries on after his gruesome injury in 2018. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
12

Washington QB Smith plays for first time since 2018

With Washington quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS benched and new starter KYLE ALLEN injured, veteran signal-caller ALEX SMITH saw his first action since suffering a devastating leg injury in 2018. Smith replaced AllenMore in the second quarter and finished the game for the Washington Football Team. Allen will likely be able to return next week, but Smith’s return to the gridiron was an amazing accomplishment. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Oct
8

Washington benches Haskins, Allen to start

The Washington Football Team is reportedly benching quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS. The team will start quarterback KYLE ALLEN for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Veteran ALEX SMITH is expected toMore be the backup quarterback for the game, with Haskins likely to be inactive against the Rams. Allen played for Rivera when they were both in Carolina last season, so he will be familiar with the offense. Less

Source: NFL.com

Around the NFL: Washington benches Haskins

When editing text for the 2020 annual, I was surprised to see the Washington text written as though Kyle Allen, not Dwayne Haskins, would be the starting quarterback. Turns out Ian Allan was just ahead of the Football Team organization on that one. Haskins has been benched.   more »

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Sep
29

Washington coach Rivera supports struggling QB Haskins…for now

Washington quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS committed four of the team’s five turnovers – three interceptions and a fumble – in Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns. Each of Haskins’ four turnovers turnedMore into points for Cleveland. After the game, head coach Ron Rivera was still supportive of his young signal-caller – noting that he is still young and still developing. Rivera added that he expects to see positive growth, and that there comes a point where his quarterback is no longer a rookie. Less

Source: Washington Post

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