After rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins was carted to the locker room early in the third quarter of the Washington Redskins’ game against the New York Giants on Sunday, it appears that he was encouraged not to return to the game.
Haskins, who walked back onto the field with his helmet in hand after getting his ankle checked out, was told to listen to the medical trainer’s advice and not return to the game, according to NBC Sports JP Finlay.
“A Redskins spokesperson said that owner Dan Snyder told Dwayne Haskins to listen to the medical advice from Dr. Robin West and her advice was Haskins should not go back in,” Finlay said on Twitter.
Haskins sat out the rest of the game, and backup QB Case Keenum was able to lead the team on a 14-point comeback, sending the game to overtime where they eventually lost 41-35.
Haskins dealt with an ankle injury in weeks past but refused to let it sideline him. However, when the owner of the team tells you to rest and look towards the future, you’d probably better listen.
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