Taylor Heinicke

NFL Quarterback, NFC Championship Runner-up

Taylor Heinicke - NFL Quarterback, NFC Championship Runner-up
Born

March 15th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Old Dominion University, leading the team to its first FCS playoff appearance. Entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Played for several teams including the Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Houston Texans, and Carolina Panthers. Achieved recognition while playing for the Washington Football Team, notably competing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card playoff game in 2021.

Led Old Dominion to its first FCS playoff appearance

Played in the NFC Wild Card playoff against the Buccaneers

Served as a backup quarterback for multiple NFL teams

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