Latest Taylor Heinicke News
Kirk Cousins leads a massive turnaround in Atlanta, now he's got to finish strong
ATLANTA (AP) — Shortly after signing a massive free-agent contract with the Falcons, Kirk Cousins was talking with a retired quarterback — he didn't name names — about what he might expect in Atlanta. Cousins was coming to a franchise in the midst of six straight losing seasons...
Injury problems continue for the Chargers under their new regime
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Not even changes at head coach, general manager and a move to a new year-round facility have altered the Los Angeles Chargers' track record when it comes to injuries. The Chargers are dealing with injuries to four starters after Sunday's 20-10 loss to the...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert's bid to play on a balky right ankle ends with an early exit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Herbert spent two-plus quarters trying to grit his teeth through the pain of an ankle injury that doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. For a while, it worked. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback threw a first-half touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston...
Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1
ATLANTA (AP) — After six straight losing seasons, nothing less than a trip to the playoffs will do for the Atlanta Falcons. They sure didn't look like a postseason contender in Week 1. Kirk Cousins had a dismal debut with the Falcons on Sunday, throwing a pair of...
A season of high expectations begins with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — A season of high expectations began with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons. Kirk Cousins struggled in his debut, hardly looking like a $180 million quarterback. Mercedes-Benz Stadium was sold out, but sounded more like Pittsburgh South at times. And even with the...
Falcons and Steelers head into 2024 looking to put QB issues in the rearview mirror
ATLANTA (AP) — Two teams that have struggled to fill the most important position on the field are taking another crack at settling their quarterback dilemmas. For the Atlanta Falcons, $180 million man Kirk Cousins has been handed the keys to the offense. For the Pittsburgh...
Kirk Cousins era begins in Atlanta. Steelers start anew with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields
Pittsburgh (10-8) at Atlanta (7-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 3. Series record: Steelers lead 15-2-1. Last meeting: Steelers beat Falcons 19-16 on Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. Steelers offense:...
Falcons add 3rd QB ahead of season opener, signing Nathan Peterman to practice squad
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added a third quarterback ahead of their season opener, signing Nathan Peterman to the practice squad Tuesday. Peterman provides some insurance behind starter Kirk Cousins and backup Michael Penix Jr. after the Falcons dealt...
Taylor Heinicke goes from watching a documentary about Jim Harbaugh to playing for him with Chargers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Heinicke was watching Netflix last Wednesday night when he received a call from Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris that he had been traded to the Los Angeles Chargers. “Oh, that’s funny. Because I was just watching Jim Harbaugh,” Heinicke...
Chargers continue upgrading roster by acquiring QB Taylor Heinicke from Falcons
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has not been content to stand pat with seeing how his roster develops, especially when it comes to quarterback. The Chargers finalized their trade with Atlanta for Taylor Heinicke on Thursday for a...
