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Taylor Heinicke announces NFL retirement after 10 seasons as a pro
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Quarterback Taylor Heinicke has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons in the league.
Heinicke, 33, made the announcement on his Instagram page on May 7, where he reflected on "many ups and downs throughout the years" and thanked all of his supporters during his 25-year journey in football.
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The former Washington Commanders starting quarterback spent the 2025 season out of football. Heinicke signed a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Chargers last March, but he lost the backup job to Trey Lance in training camp. The Chargers made Heinicke a part of final roster cuts before the start of the regular season last year.
