HOUSTON — By the time he walked into his post-game press conference after Sunday’s 23-10 victory over the Houston Texans, Taylor Heinicke was a lot more subdued. But coming off the field, the Washington Commanders quarterback got emotional when talking about the news that had been out there for hours.
He had officially won the team’s starting job.
“It’s a dream come true,” Heinicke said.
Coach Ron Rivera confirmed after the win that he plans to stick with Heinicke at quarterback in place of Carson Wentz — even when the latter is healthy enough to return from a fractured finger.