Chargers sign veteran QB Jake Browning after backup Trey Lance lands on IR
The gist
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing veteran quarterback Jake Browning after backup Trey Lance went on injured reserve.
The 0-7 Chargers' quarterback depth is now the crux of a fading season.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026The Chargers kept Trey Lance as backup quarterback on the initial 53-man roster despite DJ Uiagalelei outperforming him in the preseason finale against the Rams; Uiagalelei was signed to the practice squad.
- Nov 3, 2026The Chargers' unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 9 against the Texans listed Justin Herbert as starter and DJ Uiagalelei as the only backup quarterback.
- Nov 3, 2026The Chargers entered Week 9 at 0-7, with nine players on injured reserve and only Tyler Biadasz ruled out for the season.
Key terms
- IR
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
- 53-man roster
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
Source: Wikipedia