Ron Rivera Presser: Dwayne Haskins Jr's honesty was appreciated, he apologized to the team today

Was driving but today’s injury report:

DNP
Terry McLaurin (ankle)
Cole Holcomb (concussion)
Thomas Davis Sr. (not-injury related)

LIMITED
Morgan Moses (leg)
Wes Schweitzer (hip)
Alex Smith (leg/calf)
Antonio Gibson (toe)
Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle)

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) December 23, 2020

Dwayne Haskins is no longer a team captain. @wusa9 @WUSA9sports #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/itKkPS8MWm

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera told Dwayne Haskins on Monday that he will no longer be a team captain.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera rescinded QB Dwayne Haskins' captainship on Monday, he said.

Rivera said Haskins was truthful when confronted about the posts. He gave a "very genuine" apology to his teammates in person today.

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera said he's talked to Dwayne Haskins five or six times in the last two days. Rivera said he "appreciated his honesty." Haskins addressed the team today.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 23, 2020

Dwayne Haskins is getting two tests a day, mask at practice, contact tracing and all meetings are virtual. #WashingtonFootball

— Washington Football On SI.com (@WSHFootballSI) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera on Haskins: "There are a lot of things I could've done. But in conversations with the league and looking at things that were done around the league, we felt that we would fine him and move on."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 23, 2020

"He's one of us...They know he made a mistake. I really appreciate the way they supported him."

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) December 23, 2020

Alex Smith will start on Sunday if he can go. Dwayne Haskins is the backup. #WashingtonFootball

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera on Alex Smith: "Alex is our starter. He worked on the side, he worked with the trainers -- he did a couple of drills after [the media] was gone." Added that they'll see how Smith progresses.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera said Alex Smith (calf) "had a really good day today" at practice. They'll see how the QB feels at Thursday's practice. Everything with Smith more complicated with that right leg.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera on Antonio Gibson: "His status is we'll see. We've got three more days of work."

Gibson, who missed the past 2 weeks with a toe injury, was a limited participant in practice today.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

pic.twitter.com/gGNTz5DXf7 https://t.co/4TxsT5eSmQ

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 23, 2020

After getting a pile of Dwayne Haskins questions, Ron Rivera interrupts his presser to remind reporters that they play Carolina this Sunday. "I want to make that really clear." He's heated. "Let's talk about the Carolina Panthers vs. the Washington Football Team, please"

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) December 23, 2020

"The most important thing is the game we're about to play."

I haven't seen Rivera this hot with media since arriving. https://t.co/Eo2feCWxVV

— Washington Football On SI.com (@WSHFootballSI) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera on the Panthers: "This team's not going to roll over; I'll tell you that much. All you have to do is watch the tape."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera on the Giants-Ravens game: "I most certainly will watch it to be honest with you."

With a @WashingtonNFL win and a Giants loss, Washington will clinch the NFC East. Giants play at 1 and Washington plays at 4.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera: "I liked the energy level we practiced with today."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera said that regardless of the result, these next two games will be a "great experience" for this young team.

"Great opportunity to taste and feel what almost playoff football looks like."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

Ron Rivera on if @WashingtonNFL makes the playoffs: "I believe we can make some noise, I really do."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner said he’s not going to talk about Dwayne Haskins unless it’s a football question. Very clear the organization wants to move forward.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 23, 2020

OC Scott Turner said he wants to see Dwayne Haskins be more decisive. "Don't be afraid to go out and play."

Turner said he saw Haskins being more decisive as the game progressed.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

OC Scott Turner on Alex Smith's health:

"Alex is still kind of working with our guys, and I know he's feeling a lot better. We'll continue to survey that as it goes, but I feel like the arrow is pointing up there."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

Scott Turner says Washington has already been paying close attention to distancing but its obviously a bigger focus for QBs this week.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 23, 2020

Turner admits it would have been nice for Montez to have a preseason to get game reps, but he described him as a competitor that would play well if necessary. https://t.co/Six2tVEgVU

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) December 23, 2020

RG Brandon Scherff says QB Dwayne Haskins now has "a chip on his shoulder," and that the team is happy to have him back.

"He made a mistake and owned up to it. We're moving on from here."

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) December 23, 2020

Brandon Scherff: "He was wholehearted about his apology. He made a mistake and he owned up to it. We're moving on from here.

"He's going to come out and he's going to have a chip on his shoulder, and we trust in him."

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 23, 2020

New linebacker Mychal Kendricks' phone appears to be bugging out during his first session with us. In the middle of a question, he just said, "Sorry, there are a lot of distractions going on right now."

You don't say, man.

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) December 23, 2020

Alex felt Dwayne's apology today was "sincere" and "heartfelt" and said Dwayne apologized to him separately on the side. Smith admitted he was disappointed in the QB but he's still digesting what's happened and wants to support his fellow passer pic.twitter.com/Y2hVJvWZuv

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) December 23, 2020

QB Alex Smith on Dwayne Haskins: "He was sincere in his apology. He wanted to talk to the group. He apologized to me separately on the side. I felt like he was heartfelt and sincere in that."

He added, "No judgment there. Just be a teammate and support him and try to push him."

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) December 23, 2020

Alex Smith: "Absolutely planning on being out there (Sunday)." pic.twitter.com/sLNrfQs6qf

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 23, 2020

Alex Smith says he "absolutely plans on being out there [Sunday]. I'm doing everything I can to make sure that happens. There is a progression here as the week goes on."

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 23, 2020

Alex Smith on how this being a potential playoff-clincher influences his rehab and desire to be healthy: "You're doing every single thing you can throughout the week to be out there. Absolutely. Exhausting everything"

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) December 23, 2020