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Collins Hill’s Taylor Heinicke retires after 7 NFL seasons
TL;DR
Taylor Heinicke has announced his retirement from the NFL after seven seasons. The 33-year-old quarterback expressed gratitude to his supporters in a social media post.
Key points
- Taylor Heinicke retires after seven NFL seasons
- Heinicke thanked supporters in a social media post
- He played for multiple NFL teams including Washington and Atlanta
- Heinicke is a Collins Hill High School graduate
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Journeyman quarterback Taylor Heinicke, whose unique path to the NFL helped him become a fan favorite in Washington, has retired from the league.
The 33-year-old Heinicke posted a goodbye message on social media Thursday in which he thanked supporters from his seven NFL seasons. He also spent time with Minnesota, New England, Houston, Carolina, Atlanta and the Los Angeles Chargers.
Heinicke is a graduate of Collins Hill High School in Gwinnett County.
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He was best known for his Washington tenure, which included a 7-8 record over 15 starts in 2021. His time with the team started when he was signed to the practice squad in December 2020 as an emergency quarterback. He was separated from the other three QBs in case any of them tested positive for COVID-19 and couldn’t play.
Heinicke had been sleeping on his sister’s couch in Atlanta and taking online classes to complete a degree at Old Dominion when Washington called. His previous stop had been as a backup in the XFL in 2019.
He ended up starting for Washington a month after his arrival, throwing for 306 yards and a touchdown and running for a score in a . It was enough to earn him a full-time job the .
Q&A
Why did Taylor Heinicke retire from the NFL?
Taylor Heinicke retired after seven seasons, expressing gratitude to his supporters in a farewell message.
What teams did Taylor Heinicke play for in the NFL?
Heinicke played for the Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, and Los Angeles Chargers.
What is Taylor Heinicke's background before the NFL?
Taylor Heinicke is a graduate of Collins Hill High School in Gwinnett County, Georgia.