Taylor Heinicke
Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) celebrates with fans after making an interception against Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) in the final minute the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Philadelphia won 20-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Football Team 1/2/2022

Dec. 20, 2022 09:52 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed the former Washington quarterback to a futures contract on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, giving the 23-year-old a second chance after the flamed out in the nation's capital in less than two seasons. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Former Washington QB Haskins signs deal with Steelers

By Will Graves Jan. 21, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) and linebacker Julian Stanford (50) near the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. Carolina won 20-13 (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
With Haskins gone, Smith or Heinicke to start for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 28, 2020 02:43 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) greets teammate tight end Logan Thomas (82) before the start of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington releases 2019 1st-round pick Dwayne Haskins

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 28, 2020 01:42 PM EST

Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes (98) puts his hand on the ball as Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) passes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 27, 2020 08:17 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) as he prepares to throw the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Haskins fined, in line to start for Washington if needed

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 23, 2020 04:34 PM EST