Jameis Winston's 'Who Let the Dogs Out' hard count fails to draw the Commanders offside; Donte Whitner says the Giants should cut him, and John Harbaugh says it does not bother him

Timeline

4 timeline entries on this page. Dates: November 12, 2026 to November 13, 2026

1. November 2026

   1. November 122026November 12, 2026

      Winston's 'Who Let the Dogs Out' cadence fails to draw the Commanders offside

      Incident

      With the Giants leading 21-17 and facing fourth-and-1 at their own 11-yard line with 3:27 left, Winston used the chorus of the Baha Men song in his cadence. The Commanders did not jump, and the Giants took a delay-of-game penalty and punted.

      [01]NFL on X: clip of Jameis Winston's hard count against the Commanders

      The league's clip from the Prime Video broadcast of Winston's fourth-quarter cadence on fourth-and-1, with the broadcasters' reaction.

      NFL on X: clip of Jameis Winston's hard count against the CommandersPost on X, November 13, 2026

      [02]Giants' Jameis Winston barks 'Who Let the Dogs Out?' vs. Commanders

      ESPN's report on the play, with Winston's and Harbaugh's postgame explanations of the cadence.

      Giants' Jameis Winston barks 'Who Let the Dogs Out?' vs. CommandersESPN, November 13, 2026
   2. November 132026November 13, 2026

      Commanders win 24-21 and refer to the cadence in their victory post

      Reaction

      Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left to win the game. Afterward, the Commanders posted the song's title on X with photos of players in the locker room.

      [03]Washington Commanders on X: 'WHO LET THE DOGS OUT'

      The Commanders' post after their 24-21 win, with photos of players in the locker room.

      Washington Commanders on X: 'WHO LET THE DOGS OUT'Post on X, November 13, 2026

      [04]'Just Clownish to Me': Skip Bayless Rips Jameis Winston's 'Silliness' Before Giants' Meltdown vs. Commanders

      Reports Skip Bayless's and Aqib Talib's comments on Winston's cadence on the Gridiron show.

      'Just Clownish to Me': Skip Bayless Rips Jameis Winston's 'Silliness' Before Giants' Meltdown vs. CommandersPro Football Network, November 13, 2026
   3. November 132026November 13, 2026

      Donte Whitner says on ESPN's Get Up that he would cut Winston

      Reaction

      Whitner said Winston was trying to go viral on social media while the Giants were trying to win. Analyst Harry Douglas said he laughed at the cadence while watching the game.

      [05]Donte Whitner says Jameis Winston should be cut for 'Who Let the Dogs Out' stunt

      Reports Whitner's remarks on ESPN's Get Up and Harbaugh's answer when asked about the cadence on Friday.

      Donte Whitner says Jameis Winston should be cut for 'Who Let the Dogs Out' stuntNew York Post, November 14, 2026

      [06]Donte Whitner disgusted by viral Jameis Winston moment

      Reports Whitner's Get Up remarks, the panel's reaction and Harbaugh's Friday answer as relayed by SNY.

      Donte Whitner disgusted by viral Jameis Winston momentAwful Announcing, November 14, 2026
   4. November 132026November 13, 2026

      Harbaugh says the cadence does not bother him

      Reaction

      Asked about the cadence the day after the game, Harbaugh said it did not bother him, that he had heard Winston do it in practice, and that it was an attempt to draw the Commanders offside.

      [07]SNY Giants on X: John Harbaugh asked about Jameis Winston's hard count

      SNY's video of Harbaugh answering a question about Winston's cadence the day after the game.

      SNY Giants on X: John Harbaugh asked about Jameis Winston's hard countPost on X, November 13, 2026

      [06]Donte Whitner disgusted by viral Jameis Winston moment

      Reports Whitner's Get Up remarks, the panel's reaction and Harbaugh's Friday answer as relayed by SNY.

      Donte Whitner disgusted by viral Jameis Winston momentAwful Announcing, November 14, 2026