Family: QB Haskins was drugged before he was fatally struck
April 10, 2023 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The family of deceased Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has filed a lawsuit against several people, businesses and the state of Florida, claiming he was drugged, robbed and extorted before he was fatally struck while standing drunk on a highway after running out of gas.
Autopsy: Steelers QB Haskins was drunk when fatally struck
May 23, 2022 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was legally drunk and had taken drugs before he was fatally struck by a dump truck while walking on a Florida interstate highway last month, an autopsy report released Monday concluded.
Former teammates, coaches honor Haskins at emotional service
April 22, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Former teammates and coaches bid farewell to Dwayne Haskins during an emotional memorial service on Friday, a little less than two weeks after the 24-year-old quarterback died after being struck while walking on a South Florida highway.
Haskins apparently ran out of gas before being fatally hit
April 20, 2022 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The wife of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins called Florida 911 dispatchers shortly after he was fatally struck by a dump truck earlier this month, saying his car had run out of gas and she was worried because he wasn't answering the phone, according to recordings released Wednesday.
2 funeral services scheduled for Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins
April 13, 2022 GMTROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Funeral services for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who was killed when he was hit by a dump truck on Saturday, will take place next weekend.
The first memorial will be held April 23 at noon at Christ Church in Rockaway Township.
Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins killed in auto accident
April 9, 2022 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Dwayne Haskins was working on a second chapter for his young NFL career. The 24-year-old quarterback was spending time with some teammates with the Pittsburgh Steelers, getting ready to compete for a starting job.
Steelers cut tackle Zach Banner, keep QB Dwayne Haskins
March 16, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' new-look offensive line won't include right tackle Zach Banner.
The team cut the charismatic Banner on Wednesday, a move that will save them $5 million against the salary cap and ends Banner's comeback bid from a torn ACL that cost him two seasons and eventually his starting job.
Steelers hit free agency with a little money, a lot of need
March 10, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH STEELERS (9-7-1)
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Joe Haden, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, TE Eric Ebron, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, G Trai Turner, S Terrell Edmunds, LB Miles Killebrew, WR James Washington, QB Josh Dobbs, WR Ray-Ray McCloud, CB Arthur Maulet, C B.J.
Outgoing GM Colbert: Steelers will add QB depth in offseason
February 21, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Colbert is ready to get on with the next chapter of his life.
The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers general manager has one more massive item left to do before stepping down in May: find a replacement for Ben Roethlisberger.
Rudolph, Haskins eager to make bid for open Steelers’ QB job
January 19, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph understands the baggage he carries. Dwayne Haskins too.
The next seven months give the two Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks a chance to shed the weight. For the first time in nearly a generation, the starting gig in the city they play for is up for grabs after Ben Roethlisberger all but confirmed he is retiring after 18 seasons.
Steelers’ Tomlin: ‘all options’ on the table at QB in 2022
January 18, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — For the first time in Mike Tomlin's long tenure as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he enters the offseason unsure of who his starting quarterback will be in the fall.
The only certainty is that it won't be Ben Roethlisberger, who has given every indication he will retire after an 18-year career.
Steelers have Harris, Smith-Schuster for playoff game in KC
January 17, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers had running back Najee Harris and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster available for their wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
List of inactive players for NFL games in Week 16
December 26, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH AT KANSAS CITY
Steelers: TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion); DE Chris Wormley (groin); LB Buddy Johnson (foot); QB Dwayne Haskins; P Pressley Harvin; P Cameron Nizialek.
Chiefs: TE Travis Kelce (COVID-19); LB Nick Bolton (COVID-19); RT Lucas Niang (COVID-19); QB Shane Buechele.
List of inactive players for NFL games in Week 15
December 19, 2021 GMTGREEN BAY AT BALTIMORE
Packers: WR Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion); S Shawn Davis; S Vernon Scott; TE Dominique Dafney (ankle); T David Bakhtiari (knee); OL Billy Turner (knee); DL Jack Heflin.
List of inactive players for NFL games in Week 13
December 6, 2021 GMTDENVER at KANSAS CITY
Broncos: NT Mike Purcell (thumb); RB Melvin Gordon III (shoulder/hip); CB Essang Bassey; QB Brett Rypien; SS Jamar Johnson.
Chiefs: RT Lucas Niang (ribs); CB Rashad Fenton (knee); QB Shane Buechele; OL Kyle Long.
Steelers’ Roethlisberger, Chargers’ Bosa are active for game
November 22, 2021 GMTINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa are active for Sunday night's game after being taken off the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Steelers (5-3-1) will be missing linebacker T.J.
Confidence back, Haskins hoping to catch on in Pittsburgh
August 25, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Dwayne Haskins isn't the same quarterback he was when he arrived in Pittsburgh in January. The self-doubt that crept in following his ignominious flameout in Washington is gone, replaced by a sense of confidence he believes will help him stick around when rosters are trimmed to 53 next Tuesday.
Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut
August 22, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a perfect preseason debut.
Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team offense to a pair of touchdowns and Pittsburgh defeated the Detroit Lions 26-20 on Saturday night.
Steelers rally behind Haskins to beat Eagles 24-16
August 13, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dwayne Haskins got advice from his QB coach to play like a jazz player.
Smooth.
“Jazz is real smooth. The blues. You bop your head, snap your fingers,” Haskins said.
Steelers backup QBs shined in HOF game win against Dallas
August 8, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin liked what he saw from his three backup quarterbacks during the Hall of Fame game on Thursday.
Starter Ben Roethlisberger had the night off, giving way to Mason Rudolph, who has been entrenched as the team’s backup for the past three seasons.
It’s Fitzpatrick vs. Heinicke in Washington QB ‘competition’
July 30, 2021 GMTRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Taylor Heinicke does not think there is a quarterback competition at Washington’s training camp.
A year after waking up in his sister’s house wondering what to do every day, he’s just happy to get some snaps with the first-team offense and trying to stay ready in case anything happens to presumed starter Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Steelers open camp with new faces, same expectations
July 24, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH STEELERS (12-5)
CAMP SITE: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LAST YEAR: The Steelers used a franchise-best 11-0 start to their fourth AFC North title since 2014. QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for 33 touchdowns in his return from right-elbow surgery that cut short his 2019 season.
NFC East champ Washington enters FitzMagic training camp
July 24, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (7-10)
CAMP SITE: Richmond, Virginia
LAST YEAR: After Dwayne Haskins was benched, Kyle Allen got injured and Washington started 2-7, Alex Smith took over to help the team win five of its final seven games behind a strong defense and capture the NFC East.
Washington goes from ‘Why not us?’ to ‘Who’s the QB?’
January 11, 2021 GMTRon Rivera and Washington embraced a “Why not us?” mentality in exceeding expectations to win the NFC East...
Washington releases 2019 1st-round pick Dwayne Haskins
December 28, 2020 GMTWashington released 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins on Monday, less than 24 hours after he committed three turnovers in a loss to Carolina and in the aftermath of another violation of pandemic protocols...
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week
December 28, 2020 GMTThe Latest on Week 16 in the NFL (all times EST):
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules
December 27, 2020 GMTDwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury...
Haskins fined, in line to start for Washington if needed
December 23, 2020 GMTDwayne Haskins was handed a hefty fine Wednesday for partying with several people not wearing a mask but will start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Carolina if Alex Smith isn’t healthy enough to go...
Haskins finds groove too late, Washington win streak ends
December 20, 2020 GMTLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Dwayne Haskins threw two interceptions, and Washington fell into a deep hole against Seattle before something changed...
Haskins to start for Washington vs. Seattle with Smith out
December 18, 2020 GMTASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Dwayne Haskins is set to start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Seattle because starter Alex Smith is out with a right calf injury...
Alex Smith leaves Washington’s game with right leg issue
December 14, 2020 GMTAlex Smith left Washington's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday with soreness and tightness in his right leg, which he broke in two places in November 2018, sidelining him for nearly two calendar years...
Washington benches QB Haskins, switches to Allen vs. Rams
October 7, 2020 GMTDwayne Haskins didn't show enough progress in Ron Rivera's eyes, so he's going from starting quarterback to out of uniform...
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Brissett, Ronald Jones
October 1, 2019 GMTIt seems as if we've had at least one marquee name on the waiver wire each week of the fantasy football season ... until now.
This week is filled with solid depth options and maybe players who have upside down the road but ultimately, we don't have that one big name to spend a ton of FAAB on.
Redskins near crossroads for new home to replace FedEx Field
July 29, 2019 GMTRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — FedEx Field is just 22 years old but a concrete relic of stadiums past, with the clock ticking on its status as an NFL building...
Redskins QB Alex Smith sheds leg brace 8 months after injury
July 15, 2019 GMTASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith has finally shed the massive brace on his right leg eight months after breaking his tibia and fibula in gruesome fashion...
Redskins QB Alex Smith on playing again: ‘That’s the plan’
June 21, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith says he hopes to play football again but still needs to make basic progress like relearning how to run after breaking his right leg.
Loading up in the trenches a now thing for NFL teams
April 26, 2019 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NFL teams showed some preference for quarterbacks, as always, and an infatuation with players who protect them and disrupt them during the first round of the draft...
Former Air Force receiver hoping NFL is a dream delayed
April 6, 2019 GMTDENVER (AP) — Two years after the U.S. Defense Department thwarted his plans of going straight from the Air Force Academy to the NFL, Falcons all-time leading receiver Jalen Robinette is determined to turn that detour into a dream delayed, not dashed...
What to make of Tate: Can Martell make Miami great again?
March 27, 2019 GMTQuarterback Tate Martell has been ruled eligible to play for Miami this season and it is being hailed as a pretty big deal for the Hurricanes...
Ohio State tops Washington 28-23 in Meyer’s Rose Bowl finale
January 2, 2019 GMTPASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Urban Meyer says he decided to end his remarkable coaching career at Ohio State partly because of the stress inherent in this high-intensity job...
Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray is named the AP Player of the Year
December 7, 2018 GMTOklahoma's Kyler Murray won The Associated Press college football Player of the Year on Thursday, becoming the second straight Sooners quarterback and fifth overall to win the award since it was established in 1998...
No. 9 Ohio State survives in OT, beating Maryland 52-51
November 17, 2018 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Relentlessly zipping up and down the field, ninth-ranked Ohio State and upstart Maryland were racking up yards and points at a dizzying pace.
Finally, the Terrapins were presented with the chance to end it — one way or another...
Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins ‘right at the top’ of Big Ten
November 1, 2018 GMTLINCOLN — Ask any Nebraska defensive coach, and he has a compliment ready for Dwayne Haskins.
Erik Chinander said the Ohio State sophomore from Potomac, Maryland, is “right at the top” of the players the Huskers have seen this year.
No. 3 Ohio State holds off persistent Minnesota 30-14
October 14, 2018 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — All of No. 3 Ohio State's strengths and weaknesses were on full display in a win over persistent Minnesota...
Gophers-Ohio State gameday preview: Can the U slow the mighty Buckeyes?
October 13, 2018 GMTThe defending Big Ten champion Buckeyes have designs on repeating and theyre on track to do so after passing their biggest test so far, a 27-26 victory at Penn State in which they trailed by 12 points with seven minutes to play.