Taylor Heinicke says he got "a little banged up" vs the Chargers in Week 1 but it's nothing serious. Says it was a leg whip and he got bruised up. Was fine vs NY Giants obviously
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 21, 2021Taylor Heinicke practiced with a padded sleeve over his lower right leg. Said it's nothing serious. Was bruised in the Chargers game, got "leg-whipped."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 21, 2021
Pocket passer:
Taylor Heinicke said he stayed in the pocket much longer against the Giants because of New York's defensive front.