WFT places Taylor Heinicke on COVID list, signs Garrett Gilbert

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WFT places QB Taylor Heinicke on reserve/COVID-19 list, signs Garrett Gilbert for possible start

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 12/17/21

The Washington Football Team will be facing the most uphill of all uphill battles in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

On Thursday, their total number of players on the reserve/COVID-19 list grew to 21 . On Friday, starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke was added to the group, putting his availability for Sunday's NFC East battle in serious doubt.

The Football Team is also down signal-caller Kyle Allen, so they may have to turn to a brand-new face under center against Philadelphia.

With Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen now on Reserve/COVID list, here are the WFT QBs:

Garrett Gilbert
Kyle Shurmur
Jordan Ta’amu

WFT unlikely to name a starter until pregame Sunday, per source. https://t.co/L6QS1VMfgK
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 17, 2021

Heinicke has played in all 13 games for Washington since taking over early in Week 1 for the injured Ryan Fitzpatrick. Heinicke has compiled a 66.5% completion percentage for 2,931 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while adding 55 carries for 297 yards and one touchdown.

Gilbert has played in seven games over his three-year NFL career, making one start. He has gone 23-for-44 for 283 yards and one touchdown and one interception between his time with the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.

The Football Team is 6-7 and would have the final playoff berth in the NFC if the season were to end today. The Eagles are also 6-7, as are the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.

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