As the Los Angeles Chargers trimmed their roster to 53 players on Tuesday, they decided to carry just two quarterbacks. With the release of Taylor Heinicke and DJ Uiagalelei , that means former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance has earned the right to back up Justin Herbert .

Lance exhibited growth in his three preseason outings with the Chargers, completing 56.1% of his passes for 334 yards, two touchdowns and zero turnovers. It's possible he may have found a home with Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman after a rough start to his pro career.

Lance spent the last two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys , but was the third quarterback on the depth chart behind Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush . He started just one game for Dallas, the regular-season finale in 2024. Chargers elevate RB

See Full Page