Report: Pittsburgh Steelers make decision on Dwayne Haskins' 2022 status
The Pittsburgh Steelers must figure out how to replace Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback. Dwayne Haskins, who has served as the Steelers third quarterback this season, has reportedly gotten some clarity on his status heading into 2022.
“The Steelers have indicated to Dwayne Haskins that they plan to place a restricted free agent tender on him for 2022, per source, and Haskins expects that to be an original-round tender, paying in range of $2.5 million. Another suggestion Haskins is in QB mix in Pittsburgh,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tweeted.
Haskins sat behind Roethlisberger and Mason Rudolph this season in Pittsburgh. The former first round pick appears to be firmly in the mix for the Steelers next season.
Washington selected Haskins 15th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He started 13 games while with Washington, playing in 16 games overall. In that time, Haskins completed just over 60 percent of his passes, throwing for 2,804 yards with 12 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Washington went 3-10 in the 13 games that Haskins started.
Before the 2020 season came to an end, Washington parted ways with Haskins. He then found his way to Pittsburgh, and is likely to get a shot to compete for the Steelers starting quarterback job in 2022.
Haskins started one season at Ohio State after attempting 57 passes as a freshman in 2017. In the 2018 season, Haskins completed 70 percent of his passes, throwing for 4,831 yards with 50 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Haskins likely to compete with Rudolph, possible draft pick for Steelers quarterback job
If Haskins does indeed return to Steelers next season, he will have a lot of work to do to claim the starting quarterback job. More than likely, he will serve as the backup, assuming Pittsburgh doesn’t go out and bring in another option.
For now, it appears that Haskins and Rudolph will face off in training camp with the starting job on the line.
“The Steelers have QB Mason Rudolph under contract for another year thanks to an extension that gave him nearly $5 million in new money. Dwayne Haskins, the former first-rounder who signed for the minimum in Pittsburgh before the season, will be a restricted free agent,” said NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Both QBs are expected to be able to compete for a starting job in 2022. With Rudolph spending his entire career biding his time and waiting, and Haskins emerging as someone who has caught the eye of coach Mike Tomlin.”
In the preseason, Haskins completed 37 of his 58 passes for 379 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He will need to consistently produce if he wants to earn the Steelers quarterback job next year.