Editor's note: Quarterback Taylor Heinicke went in for an injured Ryan Fitzpatrick during Sunday's 2021 NFL Week 1 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Washington Football Team. Here's what you need to know about Heinicke, from a story that originally published Jan. 2, 2021.
ASHBURN, Va. -- As Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke waited out a TV break during his first NFL drive in two years, rookie defensive end Chase Young ran up to him. He wanted to encourage Heinicke.