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Chargers Sit Starters as Trey Lance Opens Preseason Finale at Levi's Stadium

The Chargers are giving Trey Lance a brief audition to finalize the backup plan behind Justin Herbert.

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Overview

  • Head coach Jim Harbaugh said no starters will play in Saturday’s preseason finale against the 49ers.
  • Trey Lance will start and is slated for one to two series, Taylor Heinicke will receive the same workload, and DJ Uiagalelei will finish the game.
  • Through the preseason, Lance has logged about 120 snaps and completed 27 of 49 passes for 296 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.
  • 49ers general manager John Lynch told KNBR he remains a huge fan of Lance and expressed support for the quarterback’s opportunity with the Chargers.
  • Justin Herbert took eight snaps last week in his first preseason action of his career, with Lance expected to serve as his backup this season.