Tagged: Kyle Allen (28 Results)
Texans going back to Mills as starting quarterback
Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith announced on Wednesday that the team would be returning to DAVIS MILLS as the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Mills was… More the club’s starter from Week #1 through Week #11 before the Texans decided to give fellow quarterback KYLE ALLEN a shot at the starting gig. After accomplishing nothing of note in his two weeks as starter, Allen returns to the bench. While the Texans need to start one of these guys, your fantasy team likely has better options. Less
Source: Team Website
Texans to bench QB Davis, Allen to start vs. Dolphins
The Houston Texans are reportedly making a change under center, with quarterback KYLE ALLEN set to take over the starting job from struggling signal caller DAVIS MILLS heading into Sunday’s game… More against the Miami Dolphins. While Texans head coach Lovie Smith declined to name a starter during his Wednesday news conference, Allen is expected to make his debut with the Texans on Sunday. Less
Source: NFL.com
WFT planning for open quarterback competition
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera either doesn’t understand or doesn’t like fantasy football. With fantasy owners working to slot RYAN FITZPATRICK onto draft boards for the upcoming season, Rivera… More announced late last week that the team will hold a quarterback competition to determine the starter heading into the 2021 season. Fitzpatrick was the presumed starter after the Football Team acquired him during the offseason. While he will likely win the starting gig, fellow quarterbacks TAYLOR HEINICKE and KYLE ALLEN remain in the mix for now. Less
Source: NFL.com
Football Team adds veteran QB Fitzpatrick
Quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK agreed to a deal with the Washington Football Team, as the 16-year veteran prepares to join his ninth NFL team. Fitzpatrick, 38, will join the Football Team on… More a one-year deal as a short-term answer at the quarterback position. It remains to be seen if Fitzpatrick will enter the offseason as the starter, or if he will compete with returning quarterbacks KYLE ALLEN and TAYLOR HEINICKE. Less
Source: Washington Post
WFT QB Allen past halfway point in recovery
Washington Football Team quarterback KYLE ALLEN said that he is past the halfway point in his recovery from ankle surgery that ended his 2020 season early. Allen, who turns 25 next… More month, started four games for the Football Team before he fractured an ankle and finished the season on injured reserve. Allen added that he would be fully healthy and ready to roll for the start of training camp. Allen is expected to be in the mix for the starting job in 2021, competing with ALEX SMITH and TAYLOR HEINICKE. Less
Source: NBC Sports
WFT to “exhaust all avenues” to find the right quarterback
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said this week that the team would take a “long look” and “exhaust all avenues” to secure the quarterback position. Those avenues include the… More NFL Draft, the trade market, free-agency, and players already on the roster. Washington was reportedly interested in veteran quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD before his recent trade from the Lions to the Rams. As for existing options, the team has veteran ALEX SMITH as well as fellow quarterbacks KYLE ALLEN and TAYLOR HEINICKE. Options, of course, will also exist in free agency and the NFL Draft. Less
Source: Washington Times
Washington QB Allen suffers dislocated ankle
Washington quarterback KYLE ALLEN suffered a dislocated ankle in Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Allen was carted off the field late in the first quarter as his 2020 season… More appears to be over. Veteran quarterback ALEX SMITH replaced Allen but struggled and was intercepted three times. Despite the interceptions, Smith has already been named as the starting quarterback going forward. Less
Source: NFL.com
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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Dwayne Haskins era begins for Washington Football Team
Washington head coach Ron Rivera announced on Wednesday that DWAYNE HASKINS will be the starting quarterback. The announcement was not surprising, considering that Haskins has worked exclusively with the starters during… More training camp. With the Haskins era underway, KYLE ALLEN is expected to be the backup quarterback. Veteran ALEX SMITH will also be in the mix, but he has yet to take snaps while in full pads during a full-team situation. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Around the NFL: Dwayne Haskins
Washington is going with Dwayne Haskins as its starting quarterback. We might see Kyle Allen or Alex Smith at some point, but at least for now, Haskins is the starter. more »
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Around the NFL: Alex Smith
There’s a new contender to start at quarterback for Washington. Doctors say Alex Smith is ready to step back on the field. more »
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Washington OC pleased with QB Haskins
Washington will have to wait a bit longer to see how quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS looks on the football field, but the team is pleased with what they have heard from him… More so far in virtual team meetings. Offensive coordinator Scott Turner said recently that he can tell that Haskins is “speaking the language” and that he is doing a great job. Haskins is expected to be the starting quarterback, but fellow quarterback KYLE ALLEN is more familiar with coach Ron Rivera’s offense from their time together in Carolina. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Washington QB Allen ready to compete with Haskins for starting job
Quarterback KYLE ALLEN was recently traded from the Carolina Panthers to Washington to reunite with former head coach Ron Rivera. While he is expected to serve as the backup quarterback to… More starter DWAYNE HASKINS, Allen said recently that he expects to come in and compete for the job. Considering that Allen is familiar with Rivera’s system, while Haskins has been inconsistent at best, this could be something to watch in the weeks ahead. Less
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch