NFL Trade Rumors: Taylor Heinicke to Chargers; Falcons Get Conditional 6th-Round Pick
Julia StumbaughAugust 28, 2024Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire through Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Chargers have actually obtained quarterback Taylor Heinicke from the Atlanta Falcons, Dianna Russini and Josh Kendall reported on Wednesday for The Athletic.The Falcons got a conditional sixth-round choice in return, per Russini.Heinicke was formerly noted 3rd on the Falcons' depth chart behind seasoned starter Kirk Cousins and 2024 first-rounder Michael Penix Jr.He will now be anticipated to take on Easton Stick to support Justin Herbert in Los Angeles.Heinicke is set to make a base pay of $1.21 million in 2024. The Falcons will conserve that much towards the cap, while handling his $3.32 million finalizing reward as dead cash, per Over the Cap.The trade is especially noteworthy offered ...