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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2
QB Taylor Heinicke takes sizable pay cut to remain with Falcons
Michael Rothstein of ESPN reported Tuesday that the veteran quarterback has agreed to a restructuring of his contract with the Falcons that will see him get a notable reduction in pay in 2024.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / April 2
Falcons quarterback accepts pay cut
As Atlanta transitions to its Kirk Cousins era, its backup will carry a lower cap number this coming season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / April 2
Report: Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke agrees to pay cut
Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke agreed to a pay cut to remain with the Atlanta Falcons, ESPN reported. His base salary for the 2024 season was slashed from $5 million to $1.21 million, and his $1.32 million roster bonus was reclassified as a signing bonus, per Monday's report.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 2
Taylor Heinicke pay cut officially announced
As I discussed last week, it seemed Falcons backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke took a pay cut to stay with the team after Over The Cap lowered his cap number for the 2024 season.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 2
Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke Takes Pay Cut
According to ESPN’s Michael Rothstein, Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke took a pay cut to lower his cap number in 2024 from $8.96 million to $4.53 million. Heinicke had a $1.21 million roster bonus due once the new league year started last month which will now be classified as a signing bonus.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / March 30
Taylor Heinicke helps Falcons create cap space
When the Falcons traded Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals for Rondale Moore, it signaled Taylor Heinicke would be the team’s backup for 2024, which was a bit unexpected.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / March 26
Taylor Heinicke’s spot on Falcons not guaranteed, says Raheem Morris
The Desmond Ridder trade caught Falcons fans by surprise. The former third-round pick was shipped off to Arizona in exchange for former Cardinals’ second-round pick Rondale Moore.
Atlanta Falcons News / FanNation Falcon Report / March 14
Falcons 'Expected' to Trade QB Ridder
Desmond Ridder's time as an Atlanta Falcons quarterback appears close to coming to an end. According to ESPN, Ridder is "expected to be traded" in the aftermath of Atlanta's signing of Kirk Cousins.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12
NFL betting: Three early winners from the start of free agency
The dust is far from settled on NFL free agency, but the first day of legal tampering brought with it a bevy of moves that are already shaping the season to come.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / February 19
Bleacher Report on the worst case QB scenario for the Falcons
The possibilities are plentiful as the Falcons begin the preliminary stages of finding a new quarterback. Currently, the front office and coaching staff are assessing the current roster, which includes Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke.
NFL News / Steelers Now / February 15
Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke One Name with Arthur Smith Connections to Watch for Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will naturally be linked to anyone that Arthur Smith has coached in the last few seasons in free agency. And believe it or not, there are a bunch of names that you can connect to Smith that the team could sign.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / February 14
New Falcons OC addresses uncertain quarterback situation
Neither second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder nor journeyman Taylor Heinicke will be handed the starting job this offseason.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / February 9
Who is going to start at QB for the Atlanta Falcons?
The Falcons have a new (but familiar) head coach in place in the form of Raheem Morris, along with an adjusted organizational structure. With those moves taken care of, the team’s top priority will be acquiring an upgrade at the quarterback spot.
Atlanta Falcons News / Gridiron Heroics / January 7
Atlanta Falcons Week 18 Starting Quarterback Revealed
The Atlanta Falcons have a critical game in Week 18 against the New Orleans Saints. To have any chance at making the playoffs, they will have to win this game.
NFL News / FanNation Falcon Report / January 5
'Have Our Hands Full!' Heinicke Preparing for Stout Saints Defense
The Atlanta Falcons are attempting to keep their playoff hopes alive on Sunday when they travel to face the New Orleans Saints, and they will have their hands full with a talented defense in NOLA.
Atlanta Falcons News / ClutchPoints / January 1
Falcons’ Taylor Heinicke gets brutally honest on loss to Bears: ‘They beat our a**’
The Chicago Bears took it to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, as Atlanta never really had a chance. They were outplayed in every facet of the game and the loss made their playoff chances a bit wonky.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 31
Inside Week 17 numbers: Ravens set high, Panthers set low
Week 17 in the NFL saw multiple history-making moments, some good, some bad, all interesting. Diving into the statistics from another action-packed Sunday of football.
Atlanta Falcons News / FanNation Falcon Report / December 27
LOOK: Heinicke Buys New Shoes After Falcons Win vs. Colts
For the first time as the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, Taylor Heinicke led the team to a win. Not only did the 29-10 win over the Indianapolis
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21
Taylor Heinicke explains why he was wearing Busch beer gear to press conference
Taylor Heinicke is back on center stage for the Atlanta Falcons as their Week 16 starting quarterback in place of Desmond Ridder. Heinicke dressed for the occasion Wednesday when speaking with the media.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20
NFL Week 16: Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons betting picks, preview
The Colts are definitely still in the hunt in the AFC and might even be a division winner. On Sunday, they meet the Falcons, who are two games under .500 but not out yet.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / November 12
Falcons encounter QB questions once more as Taylor Heinicke hurt
The Atlanta Falcons will be facing quarterback questions yet again after Taylor Heinicke exited Sunday's 25-23 loss to the host Arizona Cardinals with a hamstring injury.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 9
Taylor Heinicke likens Falcons – Cardinals tilt to Super Bowl
As if the jokes couldn’t grow louder and more frequent about the Falcons, Taylor Heinicke had to liken Atlanta’s Week 10 tilt in Arizona against the Cardinals to a Super Bowl.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / November 9
Falcons HC reveals starting QB for Week 10
The Falcons made a switch at the quarterback spot ahead of their Week 9 game, inserting Taylor Heinicke into the starting lineup. The veteran will remain atop the depth chart for at least one more game, and a more permanent course will be charted during the team’s bye week.
Atlanta Falcons News / FanNation Falcon Report / November 5
Falcons Don't Name Starting QB After Heinicke 'Gave Us Some Chances' vs. Vikings
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke handed the ball off, lifted his right arm and proceeded to give an emphatic fist pump before looking up at the roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, exploding in emotion.
Atlanta Falcons News / FanNation Falcon Report / November 3
Heinicke Draws Inspiration From NFL Legend in New Starting Role
Taylor Heinicke is the new face of the Atlanta Falcons offense, and the quarterback is bringing a veteran mindset to his new role with this team. Heinicke has made previous stops as a starting quarterback in the NFL, including with the Washington Commanders, but it is previous adversity that is providing him motivation with Atlanta this season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 2
Falcons benching QB Desmond Ridder should end his 2023 season
The Atlanta Falcons are a playoff-hopeful with serious quarterback questions, but Desmond Ridder does not seem like the answer.
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