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Nick Mullens Weighs in on Decision to Bench Him

When Kirk Cousins went down in Week 8, the quarterback carousel took off. Jaren Hall got the first start, but trade acquisition Joshua Dobbs replaced him once he suffered a concussion. Dobbs’ continued struggles led to head coach Kevin O’Connell pulling the trigger and inserting veteran backup Nick Mullens into the lineup.

Nick Mullens Weighs in on Decision to Bench Him

Nick Mullens Weighs in on Decision to Bench Him
Nick Mullens Weighs in on Decision to Bench Him

Mullens started two games, but once again, turnovers led to a change under center. Rookie Hall will get his second career start on Sunday versus the Green Bay Packers.