When the Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Taylor Heinicke, they made it clear that he would serve as the backup to Desmond Ridder.
While an open competition at quarterback seems unlikely, Heinicke is an experienced veteran and therefore Ridder must perform if he wants to keep the job. After spending three seasons in Washington, Henicke signed a two-year, $14 million contract with his hometown Falcons in the offseason.
