Taylor Heinicke Retires After Commanders Run | NFL News

0:00On September 7, Taylor Heinecke, the quarterback who came out of nowhere for Washington, is officially hanging up his cleats. He spent three seasons with the commanders, starting 24 games and leading them to a winning record as a starter. He had some memorable moments, including a win against the undefeated Eagles, and an upset over Tom Brady's buccaneers. He first joined Washington as an emergency quarterback during the 2020 season and quickly impressed, even earning a start in the playoffs against. Tampa Bay. Despite not winning that game, his performance earned him a new contract in the admiration of the fan base. He bounced around the league a bit after leaving Washington, eventually landing as a backup with the chargers. Before his NFL career, Heinecke was a standout at Old Dominion University. He started 45 games there, putting up huge numbers and leading them to a strong record. He was recognized as one of the best players in FCS football, even winning the prestigious Walter Payton Award. Now his college is showing him some major love.

1:03Old Dominion is retiring his number 14 jersey, making him the first player in their football history to receive that honor. This will happen during half time of their game on October 15th. It's a cool way to cab off a career that saw him go from an undrafted free agent to a starting quarterback and now a retired player with his college. Jersey in the rafters. He played for several teams over the years, but his time in Washington really defined his starting role in the league. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.