:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67596132/dwayneallen.0.jpg)
Well that was some big news to wake up to this morning. Ron Rivera has made the change at QB, and there have been signs pointing in this direction for a while. Dwayne Haskins Jr. is out as the starting QB, and has been moved to bench as the Washington Football Team’s #3 QB. Kyle Allen, who was the Carolina Panthers starter for 12 games last season, will move into that role this week when Washington hosts the Los Angeles Rams. Alex Smith, who has made an incredible comeback from surgeries to fix a broken leg and multiple infections, will serve as the backup and is now
Ron Rivera, and Offensive Coordinator Scott Turner, have been calling out parts of Haskins game for a while now, but were still saying it’s Haskins team this week. That all changed today, and now he is standing and watching as 3 QBs get reps in practice while he watches. Below are some updates on today’s practice...
A message from @AntonioGibson14 #DMVotes: https://t.co/BEWPdNJcFa pic.twitter.com/KEiYvZWcs4
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 7, 2020
Eddie Van Halen tribute:
A nod to Eddie Van Halen: first song at practice today is “Jump”. To those fans on the ledge: don’t take it literal.
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 7, 2020
Running with the Devil pic.twitter.com/Nor8DcbbuT
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 7, 2020
Injury updates:
I’m also seeing Bryce Love working out on the side field as the team stretches. He was just put on IR with a little swelling in his knee last week.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020
Chase Young is in uniform no pads but working separately on the side. Wes Schweitzer is also on side field. Dontrelle Inman is on the bike.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020
Steven Sims Jr and Terry McLaurin are at practice, and Dontrelle Inman is walking kind of gingerly.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020
Brandon Scherff is on the side field in a hoodie doing drills with trainers. First time seeing him since his knee injury. Morgan Moses also morning working on the side
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020
Four QBs:
All four of Washington’s quarterbacks are at practice FWIW.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 7, 2020
All four of Washington’s QBs are suited up for practice pic.twitter.com/JBJVkG7m9S
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020
Dwayne Haskins doesn’t appear to be taking any snaps at practice. Even in an individual. It went Allen, Smith and Steven Montez. Haskins just watching
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2020
Kyle Allen:
I’m also seeing Bryce Love working out on the side field as the team stretches. He was just put on IR with a little swelling in his knee last week.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020
Chase Young is in uniform no pads but working separately on the side. Wes Schweitzer is also on side field. Dontrelle Inman is on the bike.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020
Steven Sims Jr and Terry McLaurin are at practice, and Dontrelle Inman is walking kind of gingerly.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020
New starting QB Kyle Allen taking first reps pic.twitter.com/LGW9hJjJSK
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020
Here’s footage of Allen pic.twitter.com/iMWp579BtH
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2020
Your new starting QB, Kyle Allen. pic.twitter.com/yfao74tzaS
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 7, 2020
Kyle Allen is the new QB1. Alex Smith and Steven Montez behind him. Dwayne Haskins is not participating in the drill. pic.twitter.com/sVC9utLRwV
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 7, 2020
Some QB work today before practice. Allen is in as the starter and Haskins is demoted to 3rd string. We can’t film the actual routes with RB’s and WR’s. pic.twitter.com/oy0Fs8d8pN
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 7, 2020
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Dwayne Haskins watches Kyle Allen take reps at #WashingtonFootball practice today. @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/JsgyWgUORC
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) October 7, 2020
Dwayne Haskins at practice. Not taking reps. pic.twitter.com/2sdb9LOPA2
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 7, 2020
Dwayne Haskins watches Kyle Allen take a rep. pic.twitter.com/XdKN08VbOK
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 7, 2020
Here’s another example: Smith and Montez tossing to each other while Allen practices the play. Haskins watching pic.twitter.com/bXwz6uDoIj
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2020
Dwayne Haskins has been standing around with arms folded for a while
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 7, 2020
Haven't seen him take any reps at least in this grouping. . #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/FHcL8fV8vw
The portion of practice that the media is allowed to view is now over. Haskins went without throwing.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 7, 2020
Wide Receivers:
Terry McLaurin not with WR group to start practice. #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/TH6V7AL1X4
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 7, 2020
WR drills before today’s #WashingtonFootball practice. No Terry McLaurin as well. pic.twitter.com/bI1cjFDGl6
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 7, 2020
Wet ball drills:
Rain in the forecast for Sunday - Washington coaches dipping the footballs in water before throwing them to the WRs. pic.twitter.com/igbIbpFvZI
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) October 7, 2020
Keith Ismael:
With Brandon Scherff on IR and Wes Schweitzer on the sideline, sixth-round C/G Keith Ismael is taking the first-team reps at RG
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 7, 2020
Joshua Garnett:
I know everyone’s concentrated on QBs today but it bears watching with Wes Schweitzer working on the side fields, practice squad Josh Garnett is working with the presumed starting OLine #WashingtonFootball
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) October 7, 2020
Ron Rivera:
Ron Rivera is watching practice from a golf cart parked along the side of the field.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 7, 2020