caused a significant stir in the NFL draft with the selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall in the first round. But in all likelihood, it won’t impact the 2024 Falcons.With Penix and Kirk Cousins added to the roster, Heinicke has slid down the depth chart this offseason. On June 3, Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport argued that the“If Heinicke sticks on the Falcons roster, it would likely be as the emergency quarterback.
He’s not going to be a full-time starter on a competitive team, but he has value as a backup. His trade value could increase too if a projected contender sees one of their top quarterbacks suffer an injury over the summer.