Washington QB Taylor Heinicke suffered from Covid-19 and was put on the team’s COVID-19 reserve list for players with illness and health situations.
American football quarterback Taylor plays for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League (NFL).
In 2021, QB earned a second contract with the Washington Football Team.
The NFL player was named the starter after Ryan Fitzpatrick was set on injured reserve during the team’s opening game.
He has played for Houston, Texas, Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, and Minnesota Vikings.
What Happened To Washington QB Taylor Heinicke? Illness or Injury
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who tested positive against coronavirus, and 22 other players were placed on the COVID list on December 17.
The backup Kyle Allen was also placed on the reserve list as he also failed to clear COVID-19 protocols.
His addition to the reserve list of affected players leaves the team without its top two quarterbacks against the Philadelphia Eagles.
On Tuesday night, Garrett Gilbert will get the start for the Washington Football Team against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Recently, before getting tested for coronavirus, Taylor exited the game against Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter after getting wounded on a sack.
Where Is Washington QB Taylor Heinicke Today?
Taylor Heinicke signed with the practice squad of the Washington Football Team on December 8, 2020.
He signed a $4.75 million contract, a two-year extension of the team in February.
Starting QB Taylor was seen headed towards the COVID-19 list on December 17, 2021.
NFL Network informed that Washington QB Taylor tested positive for COVID-19.
Player Heinicke received an athletic scholarship to attend Old Dominion University, playing for the Old Dominion Monarchs football team.
In November 2017, QB was signed to the Houston Texans’ practice squad.
In 2021, Taylor got the chance to sign a two-year contract with Washington Football Team in February.
Taylor Heinicke Vaccinated Against COVID-19
According to The Washington Post, Taylor Heinicke is vaccinated as the other players in the team.
The NFL declared a new COVID-19 protocol that allows asymptomatic players to test out of the reserve list ahead of games on Wednesday.
As part of the new protocols, athletes that are positive for COVID-19 will have their viral load monitored.
However, Taylor was continued to test positive against the virus, and it seems like Gilbert will get the start for the team.