Chargers Re-Sign Backup QB Trey Lance to 1-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Chargers bolstered their quarterback depth on Saturday by re-signing backup Trey Lance to a one-year contract worth up to $6.75 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move ensures continuity behind starter Justin Herbert as the team prepares for the 2026 season under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.

Lance, 25, joined the Chargers as a free agent in the spring of 2025 on a similar deal valued at up to $6.2 million. During the 2025 regular season, he appeared in four games, including one start, completing 27 of 57 passes for 226 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception, resulting in a passer rating of 50.8. He also contributed on the ground, rushing 17 times for 85 yards. His lone start came in a Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos, where he went 20 of 44 for 136 yards and an interception in a 19-3 loss. Despite the modest passing output, Lance showed mobility, gaining 69 yards on nine carries in that game, and he impressed in the preseason by completing 56.1 percent of his throws for 334 yards and two touchdowns without an interception.

The Chargers' decision to bring Lance back addresses a long-standing need for reliable depth at the...