Quick Info
| Profession | American football quarterback |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/05/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Marshall, Minnesota, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Trey Lance
10/10/2026
The Los Angeles Chargers placed Trey Lance on injured reserve because of a groin injury that had been on the team's injury report since late September. He was ruled out for the Broncos game and must miss at least four games, with DJ Uiagalelei named Justin Herbert's backup in his absence.
14/03/2026
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with Trey Lance to keep him as Justin Herbert's backup for the 2026 season. The move followed his 2025 season with the team, in which he made a start in the regular-season finale.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Trey Lance is an American football quarterback who plays for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected third overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft and later spent two seasons as a backup with the Dallas Cowboys before returning to the Chargers as a backup to Justin Herbert. |
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| College | North Dakota State Bison |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
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| Weight | 226 lbs |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Jersey Number | 5 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | North Dakota State University (football) |
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Family
| Brother | Bryce Lance, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints |
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Career
| NFL Draft | 2021 NFL Draft, third overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers |
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| San Francisco 49ers | Started four games before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys |
| Dallas Cowboys | Spent two seasons as a backup, including one start in 2024 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Signed in 2025 as Justin Herbert's backup; re-signed in March 2026 on a one-year deal worth up to $6.75 million |
| 2026 Status | Placed on injured reserve on 10/10/2026 with a groin injury, sidelined for at least four games with the earliest possible return in Week 10 against the Ravens |
| College Highlights | Won the Walter Payton Award as the top player in FCS football; set an NCAA record for most passing attempts in a single season without an interception |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His older brother, Bryce Lance, was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. | |
| 2. As a college player he rushed for 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns in addition to passing for 2,786 yards and 28 touchdowns in one season. |
