The Washington Post posted a huge story on Tuesday, breaking that the organization paid $1.6 million to a woman who claimed sexual misconduct by team owner Daniel Snyder.
Hours later, it was revealed quarterback Dwayne Haskins is in trouble for going to a strip club … sans mask.
The team said it has made the league aware of the picture that was on Instagram, which was taken hours after Haskins had started in Washington’s 20-15 loss to Seattle. Handling the issue internally likely means Haskins will be fined, as he was earlier this season when he violated COVID-19 protocols by making reservations for a family friend to stay at the team hotel the night before a road game against the New York Giants.
Haskins tweeted an apology, saying he spoke with coach Ron Rivera on Monday and “took full responsibility for putting the team at risk. It was irresponsible and immature and I accept responsibility for my action.” He also issued an apology to his teammates for “creating a distraction during our playoff push.”
I’m told Washington has no plans to release QB Dwayne Haskins, who was fined for a previous COVID-19 protocol violation. Going to a nightclub without PPE is considered “High Risk COVID-19 Conduct,” punishable by a maximum fine of one week’s salary or up to four-game suspension. pic.twitter.com/yUMqpMQrWH
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 22, 2020
Is this Dwayne Haskins? I really hope not. These women are all wearing Washington #7 shirts yesterday and that certainly does look like #7 himself partying maskless last night with strippers after the game. pic.twitter.com/BxgHdjuiCe
— Rudy Gersten (@DCBarno) December 21, 2020
“I want to publicly apologize for my actions this past Sunday,” Haskins tweeted before turning his account setting to private. “I spoke with Coach Rivera yesterday and took full accountability for putting the team at risk. It was irresponsible and immature of me and I accept responsibility for my action. I also want to apologize for creating a distraction for my team during our playoff push. I will learn and grow from this and do what’s best for the team moving forward.”
Well for anybody that said it wasn't Dwayne or wasnt from Sunday, that case is closed. Haskins issues public apology. Big question is fine or suspension coming next. pic.twitter.com/SfdqXF27Px
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 22, 2020
