WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Redskins have traded for a quarterback coach Ron Rivera is plenty familiar with. Just not that one.
Washington on Monday acquired Kyle Allen from the Carolina Panthers, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.
It's not as big a splash as getting Cam Newton, but Allen becomes competition for 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins. Rivera coached Allen with Carolina the past two seasons before being fired.
Rivera repeatedly praised Allen's toughness and said, “He doesn't let things faze him.” “I'm not concerned about Kyle's learning curve,” Rivera said last season. “He's a young quarterback who is going to