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Taylor Heinicke announces NFL retirement after 10 seasons as a pro
He finishes with 10 pro seasons and about $19.3 million in career earnings after time with six NFL teams and one UFL team.
- On Thursday, veteran quarterback Taylor Heinicke announced his retirement from the NFL after a 10-season career, sharing the news via Instagram post reflecting on his professional journey.
- Heinicke rose to prominence in 2020 after joining the Washington Football Team, becoming a fan favorite during his two-plus seasons as the team's primary starter due to injuries to other quarterbacks.
- Over his 42-game career, the Old Dominion product threw for 6,663 yards and 39 touchdowns while playing for seven franchises including the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and Atlanta Falcons.
- Heinicke finishes with approximately $19.3 million in career earnings, including $125,000 bonuses for wins where he played at least 60% of offensive snaps.
- Reflecting on a 25-year football journey, Heinicke expressed gratitude for supporters and wrote, "Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold.
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Journeyman QB Taylor Heinicke retires after 7 NFL seasons and some memorable moments with Washington
Journeyman quarterback Taylor Heinicke, whose unique path to the NFL helped him become a fan favorite in Washington, has retired from the league.
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