Taylor Heinicke

Last year’s QB2 carousel featured Taylor Heinicke collecting more guaranteed money than most reserve passers. Only Andy Dalton and Jacoby Brissett fetched more money at signing than Heinicke, who collected $6.32MM guaranteed on a two-year, $14MM deal. Heinicke, who logged a few starts last season as Desmond Ridder struggled, remains with the team. The Atlanta […]

Taylor Heinicke remains on the Falcons roster as a backup to Kirk Cousins, but the quarterback's contract isn't the same as it was at the start of the offseason.

The top of Atlanta’s quarterback depth chart is set with Kirk Cousins in the fold. His addition has relegated Taylor Heinicke to backup duties as things stand, but the latter may not have the QB2 role by the time the 2024 campaign begins. Heinicke will see competition for the backup gig brought in, head coach Raheem Morris said (via The Athletic’s […]