Lance’s Last Shot to Win Backup Role | Los Angeles Chargers News

The Chargers’ biggest offseason question isn’t who starts at QB—it’s who can reliably back up Justin Herbert. Trey Lance, still relying too much on his legs and struggling with field awareness, gets one last shot to prove he’s ready for the backup role in the final preseason game against the Rams. Meanwhile, DJ Uiagalelei, with zero NFL experience, is still battling mechanical issues that made him inconsistent in college—and may need more time to develop, possibly even on the practice squad. With Herbert’s durability keeping the backup job hypothetical, Lance’s performance this weekend could silence critics—or fuel calls for a change. The team needs every player, from starters to backups, to show focus and consistency after a tough loss to the 49ers. Lance’s moment is now—failure could mean louder demands for a new backup before the regular season even begins. 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/073430fdd3c5e70b