Dwayne Haskins released: Washington cuts ties with former first-round pick, Ron Rivera issues statement. Former Washington QB Dwayne Haskins has released a statement on his time with the Washington Football Team coming to an end on Monday. Taylor Heinicke to start if Smith remains out, Haskins was benched for Taylor Heinicke late in the 4th quarter of the Washington Football Team vs the Panthers on Sunday. The team was playing for the NFC East title to advance into the playoffs since RGIII was the starting QB