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Ron Rivera Says QB Kyle Allen Will Remain Starter if He's Healthy

The Washington Football Team isn't planning to make a change at quarterback if Kyle Allen remains healthy.

Washington benched Dwayne Haskins last week and named Allen the starter ahead of its Week 5 game against the Rams. However, Allen suffered an arm injury late in the second quarter on Sunday and was knocked out of the game. Quarterback Alex Smith entered the contest after Allen's exit, which capped his improbable comeback and his first appearance in an NFL game since November 2018.

On Monday, Coach Ron Rivera reiterated Allen's status as the starter during a Zoom call with reporters.