NFL fans can’t believe how much money QB Taylor Heinicke will make with Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly acquired quarterback Taylor Heinicke on a two-year deal worth up to $20 million in free agency.Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Ian Rapoport@RapSheetThe #Falcons are signing former #Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke, per me and @MikeGarafolo. With plenty of starting experience, Atlanta adds a veteran to their QB room.1789367The #Falcons are signing former #Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke, per me and @MikeGarafolo. With plenty of starting experience, Atlanta adds a veteran to their QB room.For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Heinicke has been in the NFL for seven seasons, with most of his playing time coming with the Washington Commanders.In 2021, he was Washington's starting quarterback and finished with a 7-8 record while throwing 20 touchdowns, 15 interceptions and 3,419 yards.This past season, he was initially the team's backup but earned the starting role and started nine games, going 5-3-1. He threw for 1,869 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions.He is the second quarterback that the Commanders have lost this off-season after they released Carson Wentz. The only quarterback on their roster is Sam Howell.NFL fans were in disbelief when news broke of Heinicke getting a two-year, $20 million deal from the Falcons. Many questioned the Falcons' thought process.🎰@SRTerrio_Terry must have started drinking early because what the FUCK is this twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…74For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Terry must have started drinking early because what the FUCK is this twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Kuzco⚜️@Vizzy_BabyFalcons overpaying mid players is my fav part of off season twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…61For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Falcons overpaying mid players is my fav part of off season twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Free Agent AG@Rated_AG34His agent twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…1379For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…His agent twitter.com/tompelissero/s… https://t.co/PvrZIVUhuvBuffaLow Ceilings@LowBuffaHeinicke is beginning his path as the next great mid-tier starter killer, picking up the mantle Ryan Fitzmagic laid down twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…72For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Heinicke is beginning his path as the next great mid-tier starter killer, picking up the mantle Ryan Fitzmagic laid down twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Sheedano Chara@LikeRanchIDip3Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke. ATL not serious about football lol twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…2381For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke. ATL not serious about football lol twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Nick Morel@Nick_MorelYikes twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…1898381For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Yikes twitter.com/tompelissero/s….🪖@Commanders2Hell10 mil per year for henicke?????? twitter.com/TomPelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…3382For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…10 mil per year for henicke?????? twitter.com/TomPelissero/s…CageFighter@cagefighter_Imma need to see the details on that contract lol twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…1382For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Imma need to see the details on that contract lol twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Luke Williams@LukeWil08152375So just throwing away 10 million ok twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…1905382For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…So just throwing away 10 million ok twitter.com/tompelissero/s…🚏@atlcopo20 million? Lmfao twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…1908382For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…20 million? Lmfao twitter.com/tompelissero/s…Taylor Heinicke's contract details exploredWashington Commanders v San Francisco 49ersAs mentioned before, the Falcons have signed Heinicke to a two-year deal worth up to $20 million. The incentives are likely based on how many games he starts and how he performs.With this contract, Heinicke has become one of the highest-paid backup quarterbacks in the NFL.Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFor the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Ian Rapoport@RapSheetThe #Falcons are signing former #Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke, per me and @MikeGarafolo. With plenty of starting experience, Atlanta adds a veteran to their QB room.1822368The #Falcons are signing former #Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke, per me and @MikeGarafolo. With plenty of starting experience, Atlanta adds a veteran to their QB room.For the #Falcons and Taylor Heinicke, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, per source. Atlanta has said Desmond Ridder is the starter, and that's top-end backup money. twitter.com/RapSheet/statu…Heinicke signed a two-year, $4.75 million contract extension in February 2021 with the Commanders. In his seven seasons, he's earned a total of $7.5 million.The Falcons, meanwhile, remain committed to second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder. They've already made it clear that he will be their starter heading into the 2023 season. But if Ridder plays poorly, then he could be benched for Heinicke.