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  • Chargers Sign Trey Lance to 1-Year Deal After CFL Interest

    Chargers Sign Trey Lance to 1-Year Deal After CFL Interest

    The Los Angeles Chargers have added some depth to their quarterback room by signing former Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance to a one-year deal. The deal is worth up to $6.2 million and has Lance as the third-string quarterback behind Justin Herbert and Taylor Heinicke.

    A New Beginning for Trey Lance

    For Trey Lance, this is another chapter in what has been a tough NFL journey so far. He was drafted by the 49ers with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 draft after a great college career at North Dakota State. He was supposed to be a franchise quarterback. But injuries and inconsistency derailed his progress in San Francisco. An ankle injury early in his career opened the door for Brock Purdy to take the starting job – a job Purdy hasn’t given up since.

    Lance then joined the Cowboys before the 2024 season but saw limited action, making just one start against the Washington Commanders. In that game, he completed 61% of his passes for 244 yards, no touchdowns or interceptions. Not a great performance, but showed some flashes of potential that can still be developed with the right situation.

    From CFL to NFL Comeback

    Before landing with the Chargers, Lance’s football future was up in the air. After his contract with the Cowboys expired last month, there was talk of him heading north to the Canadian Football League (CFL). The Saskatchewan Roughriders even put Lance on their negotiating list, giving them exclusive rights to him—likely because his dad played for the team in 2023.

    Luckily for Lance, the CFL route won’t be necessary just yet. Instead, he’ll stay in the NFL where the Chargers hope to rekindle his career. Though he’s currently a backup, being around a good quarterback like Justin Herbert and a supportive staff might be what Lance needs to get back on track.

    Can the Chargers Unlock Lance’s Potential?

    Lance is only 24. He has a lot of upside. Over three seasons in the league he’s thrown 1,063 yards, 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions in limited action. His athleticism and arm talent were why he was such a highly touted prospect coming out of college. If the Chargers can tap into that and fix his consistency issues they might have a good asset down the line.

    Lance isn’t expected to play much unless injured but he gives the Chargers insurance behind Herbert. More importantly he gives Lance another chance to prove himself in the NFL—a league where second chances are hard to come by.

  • Chargers Reach 1-Year Deal with Trey Lance Amid CFL Interest

    Chargers Reach 1-Year Deal with Trey Lance Amid CFL Interest

    The Los Angeles Chargers made a splash on Friday by signing former Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance to a one-year deal. According to ESPN, the contract is worth up to $6.2 million , securing Lance’s spot as the third quarterback on the roster behind starter Justin Herbert and backup Taylor Heinicke .

    This move comes after Lance’s brief stint with the Cowboys last season and amid reported interest from the Canadian Football League (CFL). Now, the 24-year-old signal-caller gets another chance to revive his NFL career in Los Angeles.

    A Promising Start, But a Rocky NFL Journey So Far

    Lance entered the league as the 3rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft after a great college career at North Dakota State, where he showed his dual threat ability and leadership. But his transition to the NFL hasn’t been smooth.

    In two seasons with the 49ers, he started 4 games before suffering a major ankle injury that kept him out for most of the 2022 season. That injury opened the door for Brock Purdy to step in and Purdy has held onto the job ever since.

    A Short Stay in Dallas

    The Cowboys acquired Lance before the 2024 season, hoping to tap into his potential. Unfortunately, Lance saw limited action and started 1 game against the Washington Commanders. In that game he completed 61% of his passes for 244 yards but didn’t throw a touchdown or an interception. He showed flashes of his talent but not enough to get a long term role in Dallas.

    Could the Chargers Be the Perfect Fit?

    Lance still has that top-draft-pick stuff in him: the strong arm, the mobility, and a whole lot of untapped potential. What he really needs now is a fresh start and the Chargers could be just the place to give him that. Playing behind Justin Herbert arguably the league’s brightest young star Lance will get the breathing room to learn, develop, and really hone his game.

    Without the pressure of being a starter right away, he can focus on getting healthy and regaining that confidence. If he can do that, there’s no limit to where he could go.

    CFL Interest Adds Intrigue to His Journey

    Trey Lance’s path to the Chargers was almost a Canadian one. He was on the negotiating list for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL, where his dad actually played in 2023. That connection meant a lot to Lance. But in the end, he decided the Chargers’ offer was too good to pass up. And so he’ll be focusing on proving himself in LA rather than making the move north.

    That decision could be the start of a career resurgence for Lance. With Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ coaching staff to guide him, he might finally get the stability and support he needs to really thrive.

    For Chargers fans, Lance brings a valuable asset to the quarterback position: depth and upside. And in today’s NFL, that’s a precious commodity. As Lance starts out as a backup, that unpredictability is exactly what the team needs.