Trey Lance ranks 15th among NFL backup quarterbacks heading into 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Trey Lance of the Chargers has been ranked as the 15th best backup quarterback in the NFL by Sports Illustrated's Gilbert Manzano. The ranking follows Lance's tenure with the Cowboys, where he struggled to secure the QB2 role. After joining the Chargers, he gained coach Jim Harbaugh's trust after an impressive preseason last summer. In his four seasons, Lance has made six career starts, throwing five touchdowns and five interceptions. He appeared in four games last season, including one start against the Broncos.
- •Lance was ranked 15th among 32 quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Joe Flacco, Mac Jones, and Tua Tagovailoa occupy the top three spots.
- •Lance has six career starts with a total of five touchdowns.
- •He displayed dual-threat capability with 85 rushing yards last season.
- •Jim Harbaugh believes Lance could follow in the footsteps of Geno Smith and Sam Darnold.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Where Chargers' Trey Lance ranks among all backup quarterbacks in NFL
"Sports Illustrated's Gilbert Manzano ranked all 32 quarterbacks. Here's where Trey Lance was slotted.
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