4 backup quarterbacks the Redskins should target in 2020 NFL free agency

The Redskins will likely choose to keep Dwayne Haskins in the starting QB role for 2020, but they have a hole to fill at the QB2 spot.

Jeff Driskel — Detroit Lions
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 24: Jeff Driskel #2 of the Detroit Lions carries the ball as Landon Collins #20 of the Washington Redskins defends during the second half at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Driskel did what any solid backup quarterback is supposed to do during the 2019 season; he stepped in for an injured Matthew Stafford and performed well enough to put the team in a position to win the game. Though the Lions were 0-3 in games with Driskel under center this past season, they had a chance to win both games, and the backup put up decent stats while doing so.

After Stafford went down with an injury in Week 9, Driskel stepped in and threw for 269 yards, one TD and one INT in a 20-13 loss to the Chicago Bears. In Week 11, he threw for 209 yards and two TDs, plus 51 yards rushing and a TD, in a 35-27 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Driskel clearly has the talent to get the job done when called upon. The Redskins should feel confident in handing him the keys to the offense, should Haskins be unable to go for a game or two.