Overview
- Coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Lance will open the preseason as the starting quarterback against the Detroit Lions in Canton, Ohio.
- With the regular season more than a month away, the Chargers will rest Justin Herbert for the Hall of Fame Game.
- Veteran Taylor Heinicke is designated as the emergency third quarterback and will only play if an unexpected situation arises.
- Rookie DJ Uiagalelei is scheduled to replace Lance in the second half to gain live-game experience.
- Lance entered the NFL as the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 and has thrown for 1,063 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions across 12 career games.