Taylor Heinicke traded to Chargers

by Leo Sells | Chargers Correspondent | Wed, Aug 28th 7:54pm EDT

Taylor Heinicke has been traded to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. (Dianna Russini on Twitter)

The Falcons have traded QB Taylor Heinicke to the Chargers, sources tell @JoshTheAthletic and me
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 28, 2024

Fantasy Impact:

Atlanta already has a backup quarterback in first-round rookie Michael Penix Jr., so they felt comfortable enough to trade Heinicke to the Chargers on Wednesday. He won't start but projects to be an upgrade at the QB2 position over Easton Stick, who struggled heavily in his limited action last year.

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