Dwayne Haskins went to a strip club Sunday night following Washington’s loss to the Seahawks and much like James Harden, a photograph surfaced showing him not wearing a mask and in direct violation of NFL COVID-19 protocols.
As a result, Haskins has been stripped of his captaincy and he was fined $40,000 for his actions. According to reporter Ian Rapoport, the decision to take away the captaincy was an internal team decision. This is Haskins second COVID-19 protocol offense, as early this season he invited a friend to the team hotel, the incident also resulted in a fine.
Dwayne Haskins is the second-high profile athlete to get slapped with a fine for going clubbing before or after a game. Houston Rockets star James Harden was hit with a $50,000 fine for going to a club and not wearing a mask.
Social media slams Dwayne Haskins
Fans reacted harshly towards the young quarterback; many fans have cited his immaturity as a reason the team should not resign him following the 2020 season. Against the Seahawks, Haskins threw for 295 yards and a touchdown, he also threw two interceptions in the 20-15 losing effort.
@dh_simba7 is the dumbest dude ever pic.twitter.com/ZzX2ygwcLe
— Jon Sleeper (@Jon_Sleeper) December 24, 2020
Dwayne Haskins can apologize all he wants, but his actions were completely unacceptable and he knew better. What part of pandemic do we not understand?
— David (@arniewannabe) December 24, 2020
@dh_simba7 has to think better & be more professional. Dwayne will be cut when the season is over and no team will sign him. #getup #espn
— Curtis (@Curtycurt5) December 24, 2020
Dwayne Haskins fried for wearing a mask in his crib for the apology video but not at the strip club ��
— Jedi (@PottsKulture) December 24, 2020
Haskins future with Washington is in doubt for next season, especially following these irresponsible antics. The team will not release him now, but rather wait until the end of the season to make a decision.
