Terry McLaurin reunites with popular former Commanders quarterback
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin saw a familiar face before Sunday's upset win over the Seahawks.
Terry McLaurin, the Washington Commanders wide receiver, has had the opportunity to play with multiple quarterbacks throughout his eight-year NFL career with the team. Now, as Jayden Daniels has emerged as the franchise quarterback, it appears that McLaurin's fondest memories may belong to his time with Taylor Heinicke.
Heinicke, who retired earlier this year after a stellar three-season stint in Washington, recently made a nostalgic return to Northwest Stadium for the Commanders' Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. He was spotted at various tailgates before the game, posing for pictures with fans and eventually making his way onto the field to reconnect with McLaurin.
The two had a special bond, especially considering Heinicke's game-winning throw to McLaurin during the 2022 season against the Indianapolis Colts. That throw birthed the iconic phrase "F--- it, Terry down there somewhere," which led to a viral T-shirt and a cherished memory for the duo.
Following a series of ups and downs in the NFL, Heinicke was drafted by Washington in December 2020 as an emergency quarterback due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He quickly became a starter and led the Commanders to a memorable victory in the wild-card game against the eventual Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over the next two seasons, Heinicke started 24 games for the Commanders, compiling a 12-11-1 record as their starting quarterback.
Although Alex Smith also had some successful moments, Heinicke arguably remains Washington's most successful starting quarterback in recent years.
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