Falcons trade quarterback Taylor hinika to chargers for conditional sixth round pick in a strategic mid-season move the Atlanta Falcons have traded veteran quarterback Taylor hinika to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a conditional sixth round pick the trade reported by Diana Rini of the athletic addresses a critical need for the Chargers as they seek to bolster their quarterback depth behind franchise star Justin Herbert Herbert who recently missed training camp due to a plantar fascia injury in his right foot left the Chargers in a precarious position regarding their backup quarterback situation although the team retained Easton stick who had a shaky pre-season performance with just one touchdown and three interceptions over 303 yards it was clear that the Chargers were in search of a more reliable option to support Herbert stick struggles last season including in zero to four record when Herbert was sidelined with a finger injury further underscored the need for an experienced backup enter Taylor hinika a season quarterback with 38 games under his belt including 29 starts over his career hukah has thrown for 6,635 yards with 39 touchdowns and 28 interceptions while he was serving as the third string quarterback behind Kirk Cousins and rookie Michael penck Jr on the Falcons depth chart his experience and proven track record made him an attractive Target for the Chargers the Falcons who had kept hukah on their initial 53 player roster with the intention of trading him found an eager partner in the Chargers the trade was finalized on Wednesday with hukah Now set to join a Chargers team that is aiming to remain competitive in a tough AFC West Division for the Falcons this trade allows them to gain additional draft Capital while solidifying their confidence in their current quarterback lineup Michael penck Jr a highly touted rookie and Veteran Kirk Cousins will now lead the charge as Atlanta's top quarterbacks for the Chargers hanah's arrival provides much needed security at the quarterback position with Herbert's Health being a key concern hanah's experience and ability to step into the starting role if needed will be invaluable as the team navigates the remainder of the Season hanah's familiarity with high pressure situations and his reputation for resilience make him a solid fit for the Chargers offense this trade marks a significant move for both franchises the Falcons gain future assets while the Chargers secure a reliable backup for Herbert enhancing their chances of a successful season as hinea transitions to his new team fans will be watching closely to see how he adapts to his role in Los Angeles and whether he can contr tribute to the Chargers push for a playoff birth