There could be some additions coming to the Green Bay Packers in the near future.
National Football League franchises will have to cut down rosters over the next two weeks and that means some intriguing players could end up being available. Green Bay could use a backup quarterback at this point and NFL.com's Eric Edholm mentioned the Packers as a possible landing spot for current Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke.
"The 31-year-old Heinicke makes sense as a potential candidate to be moved," Edholm said. "He has been an effective spot starter the past several years, even nearly out-dueling Tom Brady in a playoff game in what was only his second career start. Heinicke didn’t have much of a chance to succeed last season in Atlanta, thrust into and out of the starting lineup, but he proved himself pretty capable of stepping in when needed previously in Washington.
"The Falcons are set with Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr., and Heinicke has taken a lot of preseason snaps -- perhaps showcasing him to other teams. Among the clubs that might be looking for upgrades at the backup position include the (Los Angeles Chargers), (Los Angeles Rams), (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), (Miami Dolphins), and possibly the Packers."
Heinicke has been both a starter and a backup throughout his young career and has had success in both roles. He's the type of player Green Bay could bring in as an insurance piece behind Jordan Love. If Love ever were to miss time, Heinicke still would give the Packers a chance to win some games.
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