Lance will serve as one of the backups to starting quarterback Justin Herbert in Los Angeles. The Chargers already re-signed Taylor Heinicke to a one-year deal last month to round out the quarterback room for the 2025 season.

After watching his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, make a trade for the New England Patriots’ Week 17 hero Joe Milton III, Trey Lance has decided to take his talents back to the West Coast, signing a new contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Los Angeles Chargers have to continue to load up around franchise quarterback Justin Herbert. Ladd McConkey is a star wide receiver, but they could use a second stud pass catcher. That's where the San Francisco 49ers might come in,