Trey Lance

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		16	1,289	5	5	71.9
2025		4	226	0	1	50.8
2024		4	266	0	1	69.8

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Chargers took a flyer on damaged goods with Trey Lance's one-year, $6.8M deal, and while the price tag seems reasonable for a former top-three pick, this contract earns a D CVI based on Lance's underwhelming track record. At rotational player production levels, $6.8M AAV represents a significant premium for someone who's thrown just 102 career passes and posted a concerning 57.7% completion rate during his limited 49ers tenure. The short-term structure does limit downside risk for Los Angeles, but they're essentially paying above-average backup money for a quarterback who hasn't proven he belongs in that tier yet. Lance's age-24 season offers theoretical upside if Justin Herbert gets injured, but his developmental stagnation since entering the league makes this feel more like organizational desperation than shrewd roster building. The Chargers are betting on potential over production here, and at this salary level, that's typically a losing proposition in the quarterback market.

Performance Analysis

Trey Lance grades as a rotational player among NFL quarterbacks — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is passer rating at 50.8 (below the NFL average of 77.2), ranking as well below average for the position. Passing yards per game, at 56.5 compared to an NFL average of 230.0, is where he falls short relative to the position. His efficiency metrics suggest a backup-caliber quarterback at this stage. Limited games played (16 career) reduces confidence in this grade.

Fan Sentiment

A reasonable depth move, securing a high-upside backup behind franchise cornerstone Justin Herbert. Multiple headlines confirm this is a structured backup role, not a competition for the starting job. The strongest signal is Lance's familiarity with the organization, suggesting a smooth transition and reliable emergency option. Fans are buzzing about his brother Bryce's Saints draft selection, adding an interesting family subplot. Lance will develop quietly behind Herbert, and this low-risk signing could pay dividends if injuries strike.