Chargers Secure Quarterback Depth with Trey Lance Signing for 2026 Season

Chargers Secure Quarterback Depth with Trey Lance Signing for 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Chargers have solidified their quarterback depth for the upcoming 2026 season by signing Trey Lance to a one-year contract worth up to $6.75 million. Lance, who previously played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, served as a backup for the Chargers in the 2025 season, appearing in four games and making one start. Despite facing challenges with injuries and competition in previous teams, Lance showed promise during the preseason with Los Angeles, completing over 56 percent of his passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns without any interceptions.

In his lone start for the Chargers against the Denver Broncos in Week 18, Lance faced a tough defense that ranked second in the NFL, limiting him to 136 yards passing and an interception in a 19-3 loss. However, with a new offensive coordinator in Mike McDaniel, Lance will have the opportunity to continue his development and contribute to the Chargers' quarterback depth behind Justin Herbert. His experience and potential provide the team with a reliable option in case Herbert is unavailable, ensuring consistency in the quarterback position for the upcoming season.