Former Commanders fan-favorite QB retires after $19 million NFL career
A beloved ex-Washington Commanders quarterback is calling it quits after a solid career.
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A former Washington Commanders fan favorite quarterback retired from the NFL on Thursday, and he definitely had his share of memorable moments in his $19 million career. “Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who became a fan favorite during his two-plus seasons with the Washington Commanders, announced the end of an improbable NFL career Thursday,” ESPN’s John Keim reported. “Heinicke, 33, posted a message to Instagram thanking those who supported him throughout his seven-year NFL career in which he spent time with seven franchises -- appearing in games for five of them.
” "Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold," Heinicke wrote on Instagram. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would've been able to live this life... Excited for this next chapter of my life.
" After short stints with the Minnesota Vikings , New England Patriots , Houston Texans , Carolina Panthers , and St. Louis BattleHawks (UFL), Heinicke received his big break with the Commanders. In his first season with Washington, Heinicke filled in for the injured Alex Smith and went toe-to-toe with NFL legend Tom Brady in the postseason.