Taylor Heinicke Retires After Improbable NFL Career
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, a fan favorite during his time with the Washington Commanders, has announced his retirement from the NFL after an improbable career.
John Keim May 7, 2026, 08:15 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48707133/taylor-heinicke-retires-improbable-nfl-career)._
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