4 potential landing spots for Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke in 2023
By Dean Jones
Packers could sign Taylor Heinicke
If the Washington Commanders and Taylor Heinicke go their separate ways, there should be interest from elsewhere. The quarterback proved capable of stepping in at a moment’s notice and producing last season, which is exactly what teams want in their backup players at the position.
This should serve Heinicke well. Although paying him north of $10 million per season does appear unlikely despite the salary cap surging once again in 2023.
One destination for Heinicke could be the Green Bay Packers. There is a growing belief that Aaron Rodgers’ storied stint with the organization is coming to a close, with the four-time NFL MVP recently meeting top figures from the New York Jets to discuss a potential switch.
Should Rodgers leave Green Bay, the team plans to move forward with Jordan Love, who’s waited patiently for his chance. However, they would be wise to get a contingency plan into the building in the event the former first-round pick cannot meet expectations.
Heinicke could fill that role and provide Love with a support system he’ll need beyond a shadow of a doubt ahead of his transition into a prominent NFL starter. Something that could make all the difference as the player looks to finally emerge from Rodgers’ shadow.