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QBLAC40 insightsLatest Aug 31, 2026
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
DJ Uiagalelei is being waived by the Chargers on Sunday after losing the backup quarterback competition to Trey Lance; the source reports the Chargers hope to bring him back to the practice squad, but another team could claim him and he could opt to head elsewhere if unclaimed. Uiagalelei spent last season on the Chargers' practice squad and was in a tight race with Lance for the No. 2 job, completing 11 of 18 passes for 141 yards in the preseason finale.
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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Uiagalelei outperformed Trey Lance in the Chargers' preseason finale, completing 11 of 18 passes for 141 yards and demonstrating more competence running the offense over an extended appearance. The source notes he is a better option than Lance for the No. 2 quarterback role, though head coach Jim Harbaugh remained noncommittal, saying only that Uiagalelei "did some good things." Uiagalelei spent his rookie season on the practice squad and remains untested in the regular season, which may factor into Harbaugh's decision on the backup role.
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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Uiagalelei made a strong case to become the Chargers' backup quarterback over incumbent Trey Lance in the preseason finale. He completed 11 of 18 passes for 141 yards with nice, quick reads, while Lance looked rushed on most snaps and didn't connect on his two throws. The source notes there hasn't been much separation between the two throughout training camp, but Uiagalelei was clearly better on Thursday, despite losing a fumble on a strip-sack that sealed the loss.
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PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026Turf Show Times
Uiagalelei is competing for the Chargers backup QB role against Trey Lance. The undrafted former FSU player (who transferred from Clemson to Oregon State to Florida State during college) has a chance to secure the backup position behind Justin Herbert if he performs well against the Rams on Thursday. The source notes that a good game could put him in position to be Herbert's backup instead of Lance, despite acknowledging he's 'not good.' Harbaugh described the competition as 'tight' with no definitive status.
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NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Chargers backup quarterback competing with Trey Lance for QB2 role; Uiagalelei and Lance have seen similar amounts of action throughout training camp with neither having an advantage so far. Uiagalelei stated 'I feel like I've made strides. Each and every day I go out there, I try to get better [and] attack a certain thing.' Whoever looks better against the Rams could secure the backup spot, while the other will likely receive a practice-squad opportunity.
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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Uiagalelei outperformed Trey Lance against Texas and the source is ready to see if he can put his stake further into the backup quarterback position with another strong outing against the 49ers. He has been a consistent performer in practice and sounds like he's gotten proficient with the deep ball, compared to Lance who often throws more interceptions than touchdowns during 11-on-11 drills. DJU should get just as many, if not more, snaps than he received in Houston.
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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
In the first chance for an impression in the battle for QB2, Uiagalelei made the bigger impression with a cleaner and more efficient outing against the Texans. He completed six of nine attempts for 120 yards, aided by a 55-yard catch-and-run by running back Amar Johnson. Later in the second half, Uiagalelei escaped a sack, hit a 180-degree turn, and broke the pocket to the right before lofting a 33-yard pass to Dalevon Campbell. The source notes that while Uiagalelei benefited from playing against third-stringers, the battle to backup Justin Herbert just became more heated.
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NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Backup quarterback competing with Trey Lance for backup job behind Justin Herbert. Uiagalelei completed six of nine for 120 yards in preseason opener against Houston, including a 55-yard wheel route to Amar Johnson and a three-yard touchdown pass to Devonte Ross for the final touchdown. Coach Jim Harbaugh said Uiagalelei moved the offense well and was impressed with the way he dug out of holes, facing first and 19 and converting to a first down. Harbaugh praised both backup quarterbacks' ability to move the football and end drives in the end zone.
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