Breaking: Case Keenum named starter for Week 1

Head coach Jay Gruden has finally let it be known what has become apparent in recent weeks.

After a prolonged quarterback competition that spanned longer than it should have, the Washington Redskins have a starting quarterback for their Week 1 tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Case Keenum has won the job. 

#Redskins coach Jay Gruden named Case Keenum the starting QB.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 25, 2019

Over the offseason, the team acquired the veteran via trade, then drafted Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins to compete with veteran backup Colt McCoy. A slow recovery from injury derailed McCoy's chances at the job and a steep learning curve for Haskins after starting just one season in Columbus made things difficult for him.