Tagged: Dwayne Haskins (67 Results)
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 and… More 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
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 Giants… More 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
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 late… More 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
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 been… More 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
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
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 Washington… More 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
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, although… More 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
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 that… More 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
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 ALEX… More 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
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 second… More 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
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 Rivera… More 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
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 Allen… More 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
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 to… More 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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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 turned… More 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