The Falcons recently experienced some changes in their roster, with the trade of Desmond Ridder leaving them with only two quarterbacks. It is likely that they will add another one soon to fill the void. In light of these changes, Taylor Heinicke, who serves as the backup quarterback behind Kirk Cousins, agreed to a pay cut for the upcoming 2024 season.
Initially set to earn a base salary of $5 million, Heinicke’s salary was reduced to $1.21 million after negotiations. However, he did receive a $1.32 million bonus after the start of the new league year, which helped offset some of the reduction in his base salary. Additionally, $40,000 in per-game roster bonuses were removed from his contract, resulting in over $4 million in cap savings for the Falcons.
Despite these changes in his contract, Heinicke is expected to remain as the No. 2 quarterback on the depth chart for the Falcons this year. He has proven himself capable and reliable in his role as backup and is valued by both his teammates and coaches alike. With the addition of another quarterback to their roster, it will be interesting to see how Heinicke fits into their plans for the future.
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