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Tagged: Taylor Heinicke (32 Results)

Nov
22

Panthers QB Newton looks like old self, Heinicke pretty good too

Carolina Panthers quarterback CAM NEWTON looked very much like the player the team drafted with the top overall pick just over ten years ago in Sunday’s game against the Washington FootballMore Team. Newton had 3 total touchdowns, with two passing and one rushing. Interestingly, former Panthers and current WFT quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE matched Newton with 3 touchdowns of his own while also getting the win. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
15

WFT QB Fitzpatrick unlikely to return this season

Washington Football Team veteran quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK is not expecting to play again this season. Fitzpatrick suffered a hip injury in Week One but was initially expected to return by theMore midpoint of the season. Unfortunately for the WFT, Fitzpatrick, and his fantasy owners, the recovery has not gone as planned. TAYLOR HEINICKE is expected to start for Washington for the rest of the season. Less

Source: NBC Sports

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Sep
13

WFT QB Fitzpatrick suffers serious hip injury

Washington Football Team quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK suffered what is believed to be a hip subluxation in Sunday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team is hopeful that nothing wasMore broken, but Fitzpatrick is expected to have an MRI today that will determine how serious the injury is. Backup quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE replaced Fitzpatrick after the injury and could be in line to take over as the starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jun
14

WFT planning for open quarterback competition

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera either doesn’t understand or doesn’t like fantasy football. With fantasy owners working to slot RYAN FITZPATRICK onto draft boards for the upcoming season, RiveraMore announced late last week that the team will hold a quarterback competition to determine the starter heading into the 2021 season. Fitzpatrick was the presumed starter after the Football Team acquired him during the offseason. While he will likely win the starting gig, fellow quarterbacks TAYLOR HEINICKE and KYLE ALLEN remain in the mix for now. Less

Source: NFL.com

Mar
18

Football Team adds veteran QB Fitzpatrick

Quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK agreed to a deal with the Washington Football Team, as the 16-year veteran prepares to join his ninth NFL team. Fitzpatrick, 38, will join the Football Team onMore a one-year deal as a short-term answer at the quarterback position. It remains to be seen if Fitzpatrick will enter the offseason as the starter, or if he will compete with returning quarterbacks KYLE ALLEN and TAYLOR HEINICKE. Less

Source: Washington Post

Feb
15

WFT QB Allen past halfway point in recovery

Washington Football Team quarterback KYLE ALLEN said that he is past the halfway point in his recovery from ankle surgery that ended his 2020 season early. Allen, who turns 25 nextMore month, started four games for the Football Team before he fractured an ankle and finished the season on injured reserve. Allen added that he would be fully healthy and ready to roll for the start of training camp. Allen is expected to be in the mix for the starting job in 2021, competing with ALEX SMITH and TAYLOR HEINICKE. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Feb
11

WFT extends QB Heinicke

The Washington Football Team announced on Wednesday that it reached a deal on a two-year contract extension with quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE. Heinicke was impressive while starting in place of an injuredMore ALEX SMITH in the team’s wildcard matchup with Tampa Bay. Smith is still under contract, meaning that Heinicke would have to compete for a larger role against the veteran signal-caller – as well as any future additions to the quarterback room. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Feb
4

WFT to “exhaust all avenues” to find the right quarterback

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said this week that the team would take a “long look” and “exhaust all avenues” to secure the quarterback position. Those avenues include theMore NFL Draft, the trade market, free-agency, and players already on the roster. Washington was reportedly interested in veteran quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD before his recent trade from the Lions to the Rams. As for existing options, the team has veteran ALEX SMITH as well as fellow quarterbacks KYLE ALLEN and TAYLOR HEINICKE. Options, of course, will also exist in free agency and the NFL Draft. Less

Source: Washington Times

Jan
8

Football Team’s offense questionable vs. Bucs

Washington Football Team quarterback ALEX SMITH is officially listed as questionable to play in Saturday night’s playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith continues to deal with a calf injuryMore and was limited at Thursday’s practice, with backup quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE taking most of the practice reps. Meanwhile, running back ANTONIO GIBSON (turf toe) and wide receiver TERRY MCLAURIN (ankle) were also limited in Thursday’s practice. Like Smith, Gibson and McLaurin are also officially questionable for Saturday night’s game. Less

Source: NFL.com

Jan
6

Several miss Tuesday practice for Washington Football Team

Washington quarterback ALEX SMITH was listed as a non-participant for Tuesday’s estimated practice as he continues to deal with a calf injury. Running back ANTONIO GIBSON (toe) and wide receiver TERRYMore MCLAURIN (ankle) were also estimated to sit out practice as they deal with their respective injuries. Head coach Ron Rivera also said on Tuesday that the team would consider rotating Smith and TAYLOR HEINICKE at quarterback if that was the best option for the team. Quarterback committee, anyone? Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dec
29

Football Team releases QB Haskins

The Washington Football Team released quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS on Monday, following his benching late in the second half of Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Ron Rivera said thatMore Washington would start quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE if veteran ALEX SMITH is unable to play in Sunday’s season finale at Philadelphia. Haskins was drafted 15th overall by Washington in 2019. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Dec
28

Football Team benches QB Haskins after rough day

Washington starting quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS was benched in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers after struggling throughout the game. Haskins was replaced by TAYLOR HEINICKE. Veteran ALEXMore SMITH was unavailable as he continues to recover from an injury. The Football Team enters next week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles with the quarterback position in disarray and a playoff position on the line. Less

Source: NFL.com

Dec
27

Panthers place QB Heinicke on IR

The Carolina Panthers placed quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE on injured reserve after he suffered an elbow injury in his first career NFL start on Sunday. Third-string rookie KYLE ALLEN will start on Sunday against New Orleans, with newly signed GARRETT GILBERT serving as the backup.

Source: Charlotte Observer

Factoid: Taylor Heinicke

The Panthers have shut Cam Newton down for the season, and backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke will be making his first NFL start this week: home against the Atlanta Falcons. Should everyone thus be looking to get the Falcons defense into their lineups?   more »

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