It was undoubtedly a tough week to be Dwayne Haskins, no matter if the hardships that were brought on were of his own making. After losing his first start in several weeks, Haskins was photographed breaking COVID-19 protocols and later had to publically apologize for his actions. He then was stripped of his team captaincy, fined $40,000, and then asked to start another game, one that would likely be his last in Washington, no matter the outcome.
Haskins didn’t play well in that game, a 20-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers, eventually being benched for a practice squad QB after throwing 2 INTs and fumbling once. After the game, he seemingly jetted home without meeting with the media as he was supposed to. He later hopped on a Zoom call with media members and had some things to say, seemingly subdued and disappointed.
Dwayne Haskins: "I wish I could change some things." pic.twitter.com/ky0Lb8OBd2
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 28, 2020
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— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 28, 2020
Dwayne Haskins: "I got a lot on my mind. I can't really pick the words on how I feel right now."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 28, 2020
Haskins said he wishes he "could go back and change some things" and that this was "the hardest week of my life."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 28, 2020
Dwayne Haskins on his emotions right now: "You sign up for this job. It is what it is. Sometimes being human isn't enough. Just own up to your responsibilities and your mistakes and be a better person moving forward."
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) December 28, 2020
Dwayne Haskins: "Sometimes being human isn't enough." pic.twitter.com/WtHE1ykdcF
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 28, 2020
