The Los Angeles Chargers like their backup plan.
Trey Lance agreed to terms on a deal that will keep him in L.A., the Chargers announced on Saturday, March 14. It is a one-year deal worth up to $6.75 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Lance came into the league with big expectations when he was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has bounced around the league a bit in the years since, making a stop with the Dallas Cowboys and now the Chargers.
Lance seemingly has found a home with the Chargers as the backup to Justin Herbert. Now the quarterback is back in the fold for 2026.
Here’s what to know about Lance’s deal with the Chargers.
Trey Lance contract details
Total contract value: worth up to $6.75 million
Trey Lance stats
Lance has played in only 16 games since being drafted in 2021 and started only six, posting a 2-4 record. His two most recent starts came in Week 18 to finish off the 2024 and 2025 regular seasons.
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Despite being a high draft pick, Lance has never broken through at the professional level. He has completed 54% of passes and thrown five touchdowns to five interceptions.
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Lance will maintain his hold on the backup job as the offseason continues. There’s always a chance that the quarterback could lose his spot to an incoming rookie or another signing, if the Chargers elect to make one.
Regardless, no quarterback on L.A.’s roster should expect to play anytime soon. Injuries are the only thing that would take the top spot on the depth chart away from Herbert.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trey Lance back to Chargers on one-year deal to back up Justin Herbert