Chargers backup QB battle intensifies as Lance faces Uiagalelei

The Los Angeles Chargers prepare for a preseason finale against the Rams on August 27, 2026, focusing on the critically contested backup quarterback position. Justin Herbert will start but likely won't play much, leading to a significant evaluation of Trey Lance and D.J. Uiagalelei. Both quarterbacks are vying to secure the backup role behind Herbert, with head coach Jim Harbaugh describing the competition as tight. Lance, the third overall pick in 2021, is looking to rebound after a challenging career, while Uiagalelei is eager to prove himself after going undrafted in 2025. Their performance against the Rams may dictate who will serve as Herbert's primary backup this season.

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