Heading into the 2025 offseason, Taylor Heinicke seemed like a lock for the Los Angeles Chargers' backup quarterback job. But a few shaky performances this preseason, combined with the rise of Trey Lance, have put Heinicke in a tricky spot.
Heading into the team's final preseason game, Heinicke no longer has the second-string job secured. Now, he needs a stellar performance just to keep his spot on the roster.
Chargers QB Taylor Heinicke is one bad performance from losing his roster spot
Heinicke has put together a storybook NFL career. After going undrafted out of Old Dominion in 2015, he's become one of the most consistent backup quarterbacks in the league over the last decade.