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NFL Trade Rumors: Taylor Heinicke to Chargers; Falcons Get Conditional 6th-Round Pick

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The Los Angeles Chargers have acquired quarterback Taylor Heinicke from the Atlanta Falcons, Dianna Russini and Josh Kendall reported on Wednesday for The Athletic.

The Falcons received a conditional sixth-round pick in return, per Russini.

Heinicke was previously listed third on the Falcons' depth chart behind veteran starter Kirk Cousins and 2024 first-rounder Michael Penix Jr.

He will now be expected to compete with Easton Stick to back up Justin Herbert in Los Angeles.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.