ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Football Team fined quarterback Dwayne Haskins $ 40,000 and removed him from the role of team captain three days after he was photographed at an event with strippers without wearing a mask.
But there is still a chance that he will continue to start for Washington (6-8), which will host the Carolina Panthers (4-10) on Sunday. Alex Smith didn’t train because of his tense right calf, which meant that he could only play catch while his teammates stretched.
Haskins apologized to his teammates and took up reps again during their training.
Washington also gave representatives to backs Taylor Heinicke and Steven Montez, who were both active last week with Smith sidelined.
On Sunday, Haskins attended his girlfriend’s birthday party at a hotel where strippers were present. It was the second time he violated COVID-19 protocols this season. Earlier this year, he made a reservation for a family friend at the team hotel the night before a game with the New York Giants.
“I know I shouldn’t have endangered my team,” said Haskins.
Haskins, who, like his teammates, is tested daily, has to practice with a mask and face mask with a special shield. He will attend meetings by conference call.
Haskins said it was difficult to handle the situation publicly.
“If you screw up, you have to admit it,” he said. “That’s what I had to do.”