The Washington Football Team is handling Dwayne Haskins’ punishment for his nightclub incident internally, but one part of the discipline is to take away his captaincy status. Ron Rivera announced on Wednesday that Haskins is no longer a team captain. Haskins was voted a captain by his teammates for the first time before the season began, a title he’ll no longer carry in Washington.
In addition to being removed as a captain, Haskins was fined $40,000 for his actions, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He violated COVID-19 protocol on Sunday night after Washington’s loss to the Seahawks, partying at a nightclub without wearing a mask.
Ron Rivera told Dwayne Haskins on Monday that he will no longer be a team captain.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 23, 2020
Ron Rivera says in looking around the league, the #WashingtonFootball Team decided a fine for Dwayne Haskins was in line with what has been the standard this year. No suspension or taking reps away.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 23, 2020
Rivera told reporters Wednesday that he’s talked to Haskins five or six times in the last two days after the team was made aware of the incident Monday. He no longer wants to discuss the matter, however, saying it’s been “dealt with.”
As for Sunday’s game against the Panthers, Rivera said Haskins will get the start if Alex Smith is unable to play. Smith was limited Wednesday and his status for Sunday’s game is unclear.