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Los Angeles Chargers News / Football Analysis / May 11
Taylor Heinicke Retires With $19.3M After 9 Months Without A Single Call
An undrafted quarterback from Old Dominion posted to Instagram on a Thursday in May, and the tone was pure gratitude. Eleven years of pro football, he wrote.
NFL News / Field Level Media / May 8
Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires
Journeyman NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for Washington from 2021-22, announced his retirement after a seven-year career. "Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold," Heinicke wrote Thursday on Instagram.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / May 7
Veteran QB Taylor Heinicke announces retirement
Veteran quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who went from undrafted to a playoff starter in the NFL, announced his retirement on Thursday. "For 25 years, I had the pleasure to play this great sport of football," Heinicke wrote in an Instagram post.
The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to throw the most touchdowns through the first four weeks of a season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 7
Former Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Announces His Retirement
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. The Collins Hill (Lawrenceville, GA) graduate
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 7
Former Chargers QB Taylor Heinicke Announces Retirement
Former Chargers QB Taylor Heinicke announced on social media that he is retiring from the NFL. Heinicke, 33, wound up signing on with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Old Dominion back in 2015.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 7
QB Taylor Heinicke Announces Retirement
Taylor Heinicke is calling it a career. The veteran quarterback announced on Instagram that he’s decided to retire. “For 25 years, I had the pleasure to play this great sport of football,” Heinicke wrote.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 28, 2025
Chargers' DJ Uiagalelei, not Taylor Heinicke gets nod from Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers were simply all the way done with the Taylor Heinicke experiment, it seems. Those Chargers let Heinicke go at
NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / August 28, 2025
Titans Could Make QB Upgrade By Signing Chargers Veteran
The Tennessee Titans could be looking to make an upgrade at the quarterback position. With the flurry of roster moves going on in the NFL, the Titans could find a player or two who better fit the team than the current 53 players.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 26, 2025
Chargers choose Trey Lance on final roster, cut veteran Taylor Heinicke
NFL cut down day has come to an end, as teams had to trim their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Chargers made one move past the deadline, as they released veteran quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who was their backup in 2024.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 24, 2025
Chargers might not have to cut Taylor Heinicke after Pete Carroll's latest quote
The Los Angeles Chargers' backup quarterback competition seems to be over. Trey Lance has outplayed Taylor Heinicke throughout the preseason and seems ready to jump past him on the depth chart.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 24, 2025
Chargers' biggest loser from the preseason is painfully obvious
The Los Angeles Chargers had the rare opportunity to play in four preseason games ahead of the 2025 NFL season. They were chosen to play against the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame game in addition to their typical three-game slate.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 23, 2025
Chargers QB is fighting for his roster spot in final preseason game
Heading into the 2025 offseason, Taylor Heinicke seemed like a lock for the Los Angeles Chargers' backup quarterback job. But a few shaky performances this preseason, combined with the rise of Trey Lance, have put Heinicke in a tricky spot.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 18, 2025
Chargers veteran named cut candidate after uninspiring preseason showings
Entering the offseason, the overwhelming belief was that Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke would be the backup to starter Justin Herbert once again.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 10, 2025
Chargers' Taylor Heinicke running out of time in Los Angeles
Time is running short on the Taylor Heinicke project in Los Angeles. After not playing in the Hall of Fame Game ten days ago, Chargers' quarterback Heinicke got his first shot to impress the brass and show he is worthy of being Justin Herbert's backup going into the 2025 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2025
Five QB options for Saints after Derek Carr's retirement
Here are five options that would make sense as the Saints' starting quarterback in Week 1.
Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 13, 2025
Chargers Agree To One-Year Extension With QB Taylor Heinicke
The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a one-year extension worth up to $6.2 million with QB Taylor Heinicke, according to Tom Pelissero. Heinicke, 31, wound up signing on with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Old Dominion back in 2015.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 24, 2024
Steelers Gave Taylor Heinicke Harsh Reminder Of His NFL Debut
The Pittsburgh Steelers racked up five sacks as a team against the Los Angeles Chargers during their Week 3 matchup in 2024. All of them came in the second half, as the Chargers got more aggressive and tried to take more shots down the field.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28, 2024
Chargers trade for notable ex-starting quarterback
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the Chargers have acquired quarterback Taylor Heinicke in a trade with the Falcons. Russini adds that the Chargers will be sending a conditional sixth-round pick back to the Falcons in return.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2024
Why the Chargers acquiring QB Taylor Heinicke is a home run
On Wednesday, the Chargers decided to bolster the quarterback position via trade, dealing a conditional sixth-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for Taylor Heinicke.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2024
Falcons hold on to potential trade chip with surprising QB decision
The Falcons might be playing chess with one roster cut-down day move.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12, 2024
Falcons 'behaving' like they prefer to trade their QB
The Falcons rebooted their QB position this offseason. Are more changes on the way?
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29, 2024
Falcons backup QB does not expect to remain on roster
He believes his stay with his hometown team is unlikely to last much longer.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / April 2, 2024
Falcons quarterback accepts pay cut
As Atlanta transitions to its Kirk Cousins era, its backup will carry a lower cap number this coming season.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / March 30, 2024
Taylor Heinicke helps Falcons create cap space
When the Falcons traded Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals for Rondale Moore, it signaled Taylor Heinicke would be the team’s backup for 2024, which was a bit unexpected.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2024
New Falcons OC addresses uncertain quarterback situation
Neither second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder nor journeyman Taylor Heinicke will be handed the starting job this offseason.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 31, 2023
Inside Week 17 numbers: Ravens set high, Panthers set low
Week 17 in the NFL saw multiple history-making moments, some good, some bad, all interesting. Diving into the statistics from another action-packed Sunday of football.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21, 2023
Taylor Heinicke explains why he was wearing Busch beer gear to press conference
Taylor Heinicke is back on center stage for the Atlanta Falcons as their Week 16 starting quarterback in place of Desmond Ridder. Heinicke dressed for the occasion Wednesday when speaking with the media.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20, 2023
NFL Week 16: Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons betting picks, preview
The Colts are definitely still in the hunt in the AFC and might even be a division winner. On Sunday, they meet the Falcons, who are two games under .500 but not out yet.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / December 19, 2023
Change at quarterback comes too late to save Falcons' season
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is throwing stuff at a wall and seeing what sticks.
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