Chargers Prioritize Lance as Backup QB

0:00On this March 10th, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. Day 1 of the NFL Free Agency Negotiation window wrapped up. And the Los Angeles Chargers made moves by agreeing to terms with several free agents while resigning some of their own. A big priority now is bringing back backup quarterback Tray Lance, even if it's not a starting spot. The team has struggled without a solid backup in past seasons and they cannot afford to repeat that. The veteran quarterback market is almost empty, with just a few names like Jimmy Garoppolo, Russell Wilson, Joe Flacco, and Tyrod Taylor still, available. The next options include Lance, Zach Wilson, and Sam Howell. Chargers players know Lance well. He bonded with Justin Herbert and worked under the current offensive coordinator back in his rookie year in San, Francisco. Lance earned the backup role behind Herbert during last season's preseason, joining a depth chart with Taylor Hanuki and DJ Wuyagalele. Fans and analysts see his upside at just 25 years old,

1:01heading into his age 26 season. He even got a start in week 18 against the Denver Broncos, showing promise while starters rested for the playoffs. Not resigning him could leave the Chargers then entering the 2026 off-season program with only two quarterbacks. Their options would shrink to guys like Zach Wilson or Garoppolo, and with just five draft picks and no extras, grabbing a reliable backup would be... Tough. Overall, keeping Lance looks like a smart, low-risk move that fits the team's process under head coach Jim Harbaugh, avoiding bigger headaches down the line. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.