BREAKING: Dwayne Haskins Demoted Back To 3rd-String After Disastrous Week On & Off The Field

Dwayne Haskins is right back in the dog house

On Monday, Washington head coach Ron Rivera informed reporters that the second year QB would be getting demoted to 3rd-string, and that QB Taylor Heinicke would start in Week 17 if Alex Smith cannot play.

#Washington HC Ron Rivera told reporters that Taylor Heinicke will start if Alex Smith can't go Sunday night vs. Philadelphia. Dwayne Haskins is back to 3rd string.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 28, 2020

Haskins found himself being benched on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers after he threw for just 154 yards with two interceptions on 28 attempts.

Second-year quarterback Taylor Heinicke completed 12 of 19 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown with three carries for 22 yards.

Washington has now dropped back-to-back games after a four-game winning streak.