Chargers Pick Lance Over Uiagalelei | Los Angeles Chargers News

The Chargers have officially named Trey Lance their backup QB behind Justin Herbert, sidelining DJ Uiagalelei — despite Uiagalelei’s stronger preseason performance. Lance, a third-round pick in 2021 with six starts and over 1,200 yards, edges out the undrafted Uiagalelei, who’s expected to be waived. The move signals confidence in Lance’s upside, even if his limited snaps last preseason didn’t light up the stat sheet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f3751c8101214ee