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2026 NFL Schedule release primetime predictions D.C. Don't FLINCH!!! + 2026 Schedule Primetime Predictions | Podcast | Washington Commanders | NFL The guys reminisce on Taylor Heinicke's t...
MAY 13 • COMMANDERS.COM
Deadspin | Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires Deadspin | Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires
MAY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Journeyman QB Taylor Heinicke retires after 7 NFL seasons and some memorable moments with Washington

Journeyman quarterback Taylor Heinicke, whose unusual path to the NFL helped him become a fan favorite in Washington, has retired from the league
MAY 8 • Associated Press
Former Falcons' QB Taylor Heinicke A quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons for one season, 10-year NFL veteran Taylor Heinicke announced his retirement.
MAY 8 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Deadspin | Veteran QB Taylor Heinicke announces retirement Deadspin | Veteran QB Taylor Heinicke announces retirement
MAY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM
Former Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Announces His Retirement Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke has officially announced his retirement from the NFL.
MAY 8 • SI.COM
Chooses retirement Heinicke announced his retirement Thursday, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Impact Heinicke signed with the Chargers last year but lost the backup job battle to Trey Lance, leading to his release in August of 2025. The Old Dominion product never found a new landing spot, and he chose to hang up the cleats after an unlikely but highly interesting NFL career. Heinicke went undrafted in 2015 and didn't start a game until 2018 with the Panthers. He ended up joining the XFL in 2020 where he reinvigorated his career, eventually signing with Washington and starting 15 games during the 2021 season. Heinicke finished with a career record of 13-15-1 while completing 62.5 percent of his passes for 6,663 yards, 39 touchdowns and 28 interceptions through 42 games (29 starts).
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers Projected QB Depth Chart After Cutting Taylor Heinicke The Chargers cut Taylor Heinicke, making a bold choice to enter the 2025 season with Trey Lance as Justin Herbert's backup at quarterback.
AUGUST 27, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Chargers Make Decision on Backup Quarterback to Justin Herbert The Chargers have cut Taylor Heinicke, which means Trey Lance has landed the backup quarterback job in Los Angeles.
AUGUST 27, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Released by Chargers The Chargers released Heinicke on Tuesday.
Impact The 32-year-old becomes a free agent after losing a summer battle against Trey Lance for the backup QB job in Los Angeles. It's not a great sign for Henicke's NFL future, but he may nonetheless resurface somewhere else.
AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Released by Chargers The Chargers released Heinicke on Tuesday.
Impact The 32-year-old becomes a free agent after losing a summer battle against Trey Lance for the backup QB job in Los Angeles. It's not a great sign for Henicke's NFL future, but he may find a spot on a practice squad.
AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy DeVito is one of many quarterbacks released as teams trim rosters to 53 players

Tommy DeVito is the latest quarterback looking for a new team
AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press
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...
AUGUST 24, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM
Chargers should try to salvage draft pick by trading Taylor Heinicke | Sporting News The Los Angeles Chargers have no choice but to cut Taylor Heinicke unless they are able to trade him.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Enters game after Lance Heinicke completed three of five passes for 31 yards in Saturday's 30-23 preseason loss to the 49ers.
Impact Heinicke was the second Chargers quarterback into the game, notably after Trey Lance. He wasn't asked to do much-- the playcalling heavily slanted toward the run -- though Heinicke did manage to record completions of 12 and 13 yards to Oronde Gadsden and JacQuae Jackson. Saturday's usage suggests Heinicke has slipped to third on the quarterback depth chart, though that won't become entirely clear until the team's Week 1 matchup against the Chiefs.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' biggest loser from the preseason is painfully obvious Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke is the obvious loser of the team's preseason.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM
Chargers vs. 49ers what to watch: Backup QB battle takes center stage The Chargers close out the preseason Saturday with one big question: Will Trey Lance beat Taylor Heinicke to be Justin Herbert's backup this...
AUGUST 22, 2025 • LATIMES.COM
Jim Harbaugh on Prep for 49ers Preseason Game Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh speaks to the media before practice at 2025 Training Camp. Harbaugh discusses prep for preseason game three...
AUGUST 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM
Heinicke Rolls Out on Play Action to Connect With Gadsden for a Gain of 12 Yards Quarterback Taylor Heinicke completes a twelve-yard pass to tight end Oronde Gadsden.
AUGUST 17, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM
Heinicke rolls out on play action to connect with Gadsden for a gain of 12 yards Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke completes a twelve-yard pass to tight end Oronde Gadsden.
AUGUST 17, 2025 • NFL.COM
Jackson collapses the pocket on Heinicke to sack him on third down Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Brennan Jackson sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke for a loss of eight yards.
AUGUST 17, 2025 • NFL.COM
Heinicke Locates Jackson in Open Space to Get a Chargers First Down Quarterback Taylor Heinicke completes a thirteen-yard pass to wide receiver JaQuae Jackson.
AUGUST 17, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Justin Herbert to play in his first-ever preseason game as the Chargers face the Rams

Justin Herbert is set to play in a preseason game for the first time in his career when the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Rams on Saturday
AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press
Greg Roman on the Offenses Performance Against the Saints Chargers Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman meets wit the media to discuss how the offense performed agains the New Orleans Saints, the QB2 ba...
AUGUST 12, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM
Chargers' Heinicke running out of time in Los Angeles as Lance shines again in preseason win over Saints The battle for the right to backup quarterback Justin Herbert just might be drawing to a close. Journeyman Trey Lance is playing exceptional...
AUGUST 11, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
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