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Trey Lance's 2026 backup QB ranking detailed
8 Jun
Summary
- Sports Illustrated ranked all 32 backup quarterbacks for 2026.
- Chargers QB Trey Lance was ranked 15th overall.
- Joe Flacco, Mac Jones, and Tua Tagovailoa ranked top 3.
Sports Illustrated has released its ranking of all 32 backup quarterbacks heading into the 2026 NFL season. Chargers quarterback Trey Lance secured the 15th position in this comprehensive evaluation.
Lance, who joined the Chargers in the previous year, participated in four games during the season, including a start in the regular-season finale. He accumulated 226 passing yards and one interception, while also demonstrating his mobility with 85 rushing yards on 17 carries.
At just 25 years old, head coach Jim Harbaugh has expressed confidence in Lance's potential for a late-career resurgence, drawing parallels to the career trajectories of Geno Smith and Sam Darnold.
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