Taylor Heinicke

Taylor Heinicke has been released by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran quarterback did not make the active roster for the Chargers, meaning that Trey Lance will be their backup quarterback heading into the regular season. It remains to be seen whether or not the veteran will land somewhere else this year.

Taylor Heinicke will start the Chargers preseason opener on Sunday against the Saints.

Fantasy Impact

Heinicke remains in competition for the backup job behind Justin Herbert. He will likely see a good amount of snaps on Sunday.

Taylor Heinicke was back at practice with the Chargers on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

This report comes after Heinicke was not seen at practice on Thursday. He'll continue to compete for the backup job behind Justin Herbert in training camp.

Taylor Heinicke was not seen at practice on Thursday in Chargers training camp.

Fantasy Impact

Heinicke signed a deal with the Chargers in the offseason. There should be an update on his status when available.

The Chargers re-signed QB Taylor Heinicke to a one-year, $6.2 million contract extension.

Fantasy Impact

Heinicke will continue to handle the backup role behind Justin Herbert.