Taylor Heinicke was traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Los Angeles Chargers while he was watching a documentary about Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan sign-stealing scandal on Netflix. The call from Falcons coach Raheem Morris surprised Heinicke, who humorously noted the timing, stating, 'Oh, that’s funny. I was just watching Jim Harbaugh.' Heinicke, who has had a varied career across five teams in seven seasons, expressed excitement about working with Harbaugh, stating he exceeds expectations and is fun to be around. The Chargers view Heinicke as a valuable backup to Justin Herbert, particularly given Herbert's injury history. Heinicke's best performance was with the Washington Commanders in 2021, where he threw for over 3,400 yards and 20 touchdowns. The Chargers begin their new season with Heinicke ready to contribute in their opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.