Taylor Heinicke

The Los Angeles Chargers have released quarterback Taylor Heinicke, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Heinicke was outplayed in the preseason by Trey Lance, who has made the team and will serve as the backup to Justin Herbert in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old Heinicke has played seven seasons in the NFL and made 29 starts. He's been a capable backup for stretches of his career and should be able to find a new home rather quickly. For fantasy purposes, a Herbert injury would now make ... [Read More]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke had a very rough outing in his first preseason game, leading all three drives in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints. The 32-year-old is competing with Trey Lance to be Justin Herbert's backup, looked inaccurate and stiff, and sailed the ball multiple times. He finished with only one completion for five yards and also took a safety that was later overturned. Heinicke's 2024 season as a backup with the Chargers saw him complete just ... [Read More]

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will make the start over Desmond Ridder this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, according to a team source. It's the second time this year Ridder has been sent to the bench, this time coming on the heels of his sixth red-zone turnover of 2023 and 16th total turnover in the loss to the Carolina Panthers. Heinicke lost both of his starts in Weeks 9 and 10 to the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals, ... [Read More]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder will return to the starting role in Week 12 versus the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Taylor Heinicke has been benched and will operate as the No. 2 quarterback behind Ridder. It was a short-lived promotion to the starting role for Heinicke who completed 29 of 53 passes for 323 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and an additional 54 rushing yards through two starts. (It's worth noting that he exited Week 10 early ... [Read More]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke went undrafted during the 2015 NFL Draft. Heinicke had a productive college career, totaling 7,498 passing yards and 63 touchdowns in two years at Old Dominion.The former Monarch star has bounced around the league during his NFL career. He also spent time in the XFL. Heinicke has played for five teams during nine years in the NFL -; the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, and Falcons.However, the veteran mostly ... [Read More]