Timeline update: WFT QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is being placed on injured reserve today, is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with the hip injury he suffered Sunday, per source.

Taylor Heinicke time.

The WFT said today they are going to stay in-house for their quarterback so they are expected to stick with Heinicke. It remains to be seen if Fitz is able to get his job back in that timeframe. If Heinicke is playing well, it's easy to see they continue to roll with Heinicke. Heinicke is worth a pickup in multi-QB and superflex leagues.

Washington Football Team QB Ryan Fitzpatrick suffered a hip subluxation, knocking him out several weeks and likely meaning a stint on IR. He'll have an MRI today to determine how much time he'll miss.

Related players: Kyle Allen, Taylor Heinicke, Cam Newton

It's essentially a dislocated hip. Rapoport said it could go a couple of different ways - it could be extremely serious where he doesn't play at all for the rest of this year, or it could be minor. But at the very least, Fitz is going to miss several weeks, so a stint on IR makes a lot of sense here. He went on to say the team will look inward first, meaning Heinicke and Allen will get the chances. It appears for now, bringing in Newton doesn't look to be on the table.

Washington QB Taylor Heinicke replaced Ryan Fitzpatrick after Fitzpatrick left Sunday’s game against the Chargers with a hip injury.

Fitzpatrick went 3/6 for 13 yards before leaving. Washington currently trails 13-9 at the half.

Ryan Fitzpatrick is the starter. No question there.

Related players: Taylor Heinicke

Obviously this is just an opinion, but it's an opinion that comes on a big day couple days for Fitz at camp. The team is looking to keep the competition going with Heinicke it seems, but looks like at least the eye test is leaning toward Fitzpatrick.

Former Dolphins’ QB Ryan Fitzpatrick reached agreement with the Washington Football Team on a one-year deal worth $10 million that could grow to $12 million with incentives, per source. Fitzpatrick is expected to head to camp as the starter, with competition from Taylor Heinicke.

FitzMagic will compete with Taylor Heinicke but is likely to win the starting job in Washington. It's good news for Terry McLaurin and Logan Thomas (and the rest of the Washington offense) since Fitzpatrick can still sling it and isn't afraid to put his receivers in a position to make plays. If he does win the job, he'll be a consistent option as a streamer in the weeks when he has a favorable matchup.

The Washington Football Team has agreed to terms on a 2-year extension for QB Taylor Heinicke, sources say, worth $8.75M. There are also incentives depending on how many games he starts. Real security for their resilient QB who started and impressed in the playoff game.

With Alex Smith’s future uncertain and Kyle Allen not under contract for 2021, the Football Team secures Taylor Heinicke for at least two seasons. He started their lone playoff game in 2020, going 26-of-44 for 306 yards, a TD and a pick.

Rivera said they have to consider rotating Alex Smith and Taylor Heinicke on Saturday. Playing an aggressive defense contributes to that thinking...

Rivera has emphasized that he's not saying he will rotate the QBs, but something he will consider. Under what circumstances? Not quite sure yet...

Alex Smith had limited mobility in Week 17 against the Eagles, after recovering from a calf injury that had sidelined him for two contests. The potential for a dual-QB day makes neither signal-caller playable for DFS in the Wild Card round.

Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post.

Related Player: Taylor Heinicke

Smith has the experience and reps in the offense, but is a questionable play after missing over one game with his injury. Taylor Heinicke would get his first start of the season if Smith can't play.

Washington has released QB Dwayne Haskins.

Related players: Alex Smith, Taylor Heinicke

Washington had to start Haskins in Week 16 despite Haskins violating COVID rules by not wearing a mask at a nightclub. To top that off, Haskins was awful in a game that could have sealed the division for Washington. He was eventually replaced by Heinicke. Smith is expected to be back in Week 17 when the team faces the Eagles. The team just needs a win to win the division.

Ron Rivera said Alex Smith was "very close" to playing Sunday after having an "exceptional day" of practice Friday.

Related players: Taylor Heinicke, Dwayne Haskins

The tweet added when they checked in on him Saturday, he just wasn't quite there. Haskins started instead, was terrible and eventually got pulled for Heinicke. Expect Smith to be ready to go for a prime time game vs. the Eagles in Week 17. A Washington win means they make the playoffs as the NFC East Champion.