The Atlanta Falcons plan to sign quarterback Taylor Heinicke to a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, sources confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter, adding the former Washington Commanders fan favorite to a quarterback room that once again will be in transition in 2023.
A source told ESPN's Michael Rothstein that Heinicke is expected to enter training camp as the backup to Desmond Ridder, who started the final four games of his rookie season in 2022.
Marcus Mariota, Atlanta's starter for the first 13 games, was released last month.