Reports: Redskins targeting Dwayne Haskins, have no plan to trade for Josh Rosen
The Washington Redskins have been tied to numerous quarterbacks, but the latest reports indicate that they are in on Dwayne Haskins and out on Josh Rosen.
The 2019 NFL Draft can’t come soon enough. Ahead of the Thursday to Saturday night event, rumors are flying around like crazy, and the Washington Redskins are involved in quite a few of them.
Given the Redskins’ need at quarterback, they are drawing a lot of attention ahead of the draft. They are one of the teams that could help to control the first round, whether it’s via a trade up or a decision to select a quarterback at 15. If they take a passer at any point, it will have a ripple effect on the other picks in the first round of the draft. And right now, it seems that they have a top target.
According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, the apple of the Redskins’ eyes is Dwayne Haskins. The Ohio State quarterback is thought by some to be the best quarterback in this draft class, and it appears that he has separated himself as their preferred option at the position.
Make no mistake of it, the Washington Redskins are in the market for a QB. Sources have indicated Dwayne Haskins is their target despite multiple holes at several positions on this roster. I’m also told the Redskins Draft board is set.
— Dianna Russini 🏈 (@diannaESPN) April 24, 2019
And shortly after that, Russini also stated that the Redskins don’t have plans to target Josh Rosen via a trade with the Cardinals.
As for the rumors about a Josh Rosen trade, I was told Washington does not have any plans to trade with the Cardinals per sources. It was also brought to attention that Arizona could keep Josh Rosen on the roster and trade him later in the summer if they go Murray.
— Dianna Russini 🏈 (@diannaESPN) April 24, 2019
While trading for Rosen seems to be out for the Redskins, at least at the moment, trading up for Haskins can’t be ruled out. With several other teams in the top 15 set to at least consider quarterbacks, the ‘Skins may ultimately have to move up to get their preferred quarterback.
Recently, there were reports that the Redskins may be considering trading up to the No. 3 spot with the New York Jets. If they do, indeed, trade up to that pick and select Haskins, it will confirm that they were afraid of both the Raiders’ and Giants’ potential interest in Haskins.
Of course, if a team does trade up for Haskins and the ‘Skins can’t land him, that will re-open the door for a potential Josh Rosen trade. However, at this point, it seems more likely that they are going to target Haskins and if he’s off the board, they may settle for Duke’s Daniel Jones at the quarterback position.
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We’ll definitely keep a close eye on Washington’s quarterback situation moving forward. But we should have an answer as to what their plans are at the position in the coming days.