Heinicke was a huge favorite (at least in my mind) to be the top backup to Justin Herbert this coming season, but Lance used the preseason to put forth the best efforts we have seen in his young NFL career, while Heinicke seemingly melted under that pressure.

Taylor Heinicke is heading to Los Angeles. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the Falcons are trading the quarterback to the Chargers. Atlanta will receive a conditional sixth-round pick in return.