Heinicke has posted a 47.2 quarterback rating in his four starts compared to Wentz's 32.4 in six starts. Wentz also had to learn a new offense, having played in a different system his previous six ...

Heinicke, who took a pay cut this offseason, had not expected to make the Falcons’ 53-man roster for a second year. To make room on its P-squad, Atlanta released veteran tackle Julie’n Davenport.