Chargers trade for QB Taylor Heinicke

The Chargers have acquired quarterback Taylor Heinicke in a trade with the Falcons.

In return, Los Angeles is sending a 2025 sixth-round pick to Atlanta.

The acquisition of Heinicke comes after Easton Stick’s struggles in training camp and preseason. He will now compete with Stick for the backup job behind Justin Herbert.

Heinicke has played for six teams (Vikings, Patriots, Texans, Panthers, Commanders, and Falcons). Across six seasons, he has a 62.5 completion rate with 39 touchdowns to 28 interceptions and 112 carries for 588 yards and three touchdowns.

As a starter, Heinicke is 13-15-1.

Undrafted out of Old Dominion, Heinicke finished his collegiate career with a 67.7 percent completion rate for 14,959 yards, 132 TDs and 39 interceptions to go with 367 carries for 1,320 yards and 22 more scores.