The Washington Football Team has released Dwayne Haskins.

"This afternoon I met with Dwayne and informed him that we would be releasing him. I told him that I believe it benefits both parties that we go our separate ways. We want to thank Dwayne for his contributions these last two seasons and wish him well moving forward," Washington coach Ron Rivera said in a statement.

Haskins was the 15th overall pick in 2019 and was benched in the fourth quarter after two interceptions and a lost fumble.

Haskins started for two straight weeks despite being fined and losing his captain role for violating COVID-19 protocols. 

The Washington Football Team is aware of pictures on social media showing Dwayne Haskins not wearing a mask while attending an event with strippers.

The incident will be handled internally.

Haskins tweeted an apology, saying he spoke with Ron Rivera and "took full responsibility for putting the team at risk. It was irresponsible and immature and I accept responsibility for my action." He also issued an apology to his teammates for "creating a distraction during our playoff push."

Washington could either fine or suspend Haskins based on the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.

Alex Smith believes the Washington Football Team made a significant statement with Monday afternoon's win over the previously undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers.

"We're so young that you have to have wins like this to learn from them and know you can do it," Smith said. "You don't get that confidence without having done it. So for us, I think a big win that we'll take with us, knowing we can go on the road and play with anybody."

Washington is 5-7, but could make the playoffs as the winner of the NFC East. They are currently tied with the New York Giants for the division lead.

Fox's Thanksgiving Day telecast of the Washington Football Team's win over the Dallas Cowboys averaged 30.3 million viewers.

The game was the most-watched NFL telecast of the 2020 season and the most-watched telecast of any kind since the Super Bowl.

Both Dallas and Washington have losing records.