Trending Now - Chargers Sign Quarterback Trey Lance in Free Agency

WHO:

Los Angeles Chargers

Quarterback Trey Lance

Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh

Quarterbacks coach Shane Day

Adam Schefter, ESPN reporter

WHAT:

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with quarterback Trey Lance on March 14th, 2026.

Trey Lance signed a one-year deal worth up to $6.75 million.

Lance has started six of 16 career games, totaling 1,289 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions.

In the 2026 season, Lance appeared in four games and recorded 226 passing yards.

Lance completed 20 of 44 passes for 146 yards and one interception in his only start for the Chargers against the Denver Broncos.

WHERE:

Los Angeles, California (home of the Chargers)

North Dakota State University (where Lance played college football)

WHEN:

March 14th, 2026 (date of agreement)

2021 (year Lance was the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft)

2025 (year Lance joined the Chargers)

2023 (year Lance was acquired by the Dallas Cowboys)

2024 (year Lance started one game for the Cowboys)

2018-2019 (years Lance helped North Dakota State win FCS National Championships)

WHY:

The Chargers sought to ensure continuity and quality depth behind starting quarterback Justin Herbert.

HOW:

Lance was signed as a free agent after spending two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.

(UPDATED March 15, 2026 01:23 UTC)

The Los Angeles Chargers have officially signed quarterback Trey Lance to a one-year deal worth up to $6.75 million, a move aimed at bolstering their depth behind starter Justin Herbert. Lance, who was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has started six of his 16 career games, accumulating 1,289 passing yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions, and he recorded 226 passing yards in four games during the 2026 season. Previously with the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, Lance's experience includes a single start for the Chargers against the Denver Broncos, where he completed 20 of 44 passes for 146 yards and one interception.