Packers could bring in surprising former starter to backup Jordan Love

Patrick McAvoy

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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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Patrick McAvoy

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Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sportswriting across baseball, football and basketball. He has provided coverage for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics throughout his career. 

Outside of journalism, Patrick also has received a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Brandeis University and studied communication and business at Merrimack College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree.