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Washington QB Dwayne Haskins loses captaincy after strip club incident

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Dec 23, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins was photographed maskless and partying at a strip club Sunday after his team's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although he apologized for the incident, the second-year quarterback is facing the consequences for his actions.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Haskins has been stripped of his captaincy by Washington as part of his punishment for putting not only his health at risk, but his teammate's health as well. He was also fined $40,000 for violating COVID-19 protocols.

Source: Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins’ captainship was taken away following his COVID-19 violation that included being photographed at a strip club without a mask. His teammates had voted him a captain in camp. This is part of the internal punishment for Haskins.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2020

Washington QB Dwayne Haskins was fined $40K by the team for COVID-19 violations after he attended a strip club without a mask, source said. A significant amount. This is the largest known fine for a player for a COVID violation – more than half of Haskins’ weekly paycheck.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2020

Haskins was fined earlier this season for breaking COVID-19 protocols when he invited a family friend to the team hotel.

The 23-year-old made his first start since Week 4 on Sunday after an injury to Alex Smith. He threw for 295 yards and a touchdown but also tossed two interceptions in the 20-15 loss to Seattle.

Washington reportedly has no plans to release Haskins, though his future with the club is in jeopardy based on his actions on and off the field.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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