Justin Herbert Confirmed as Chargers Starter for 2026 Season

Justin Herbert remains the undisputed starter for the Los Angeles Chargers following the team's decision to re-sign backup quarterback Trey Lance to a one-year, $6.75 million deal. The team has clarified its depth chart, listing Herbert at the top and indicating that no other quarterback on the roster should expect to play barring injury, solidifying Herbert's status as the focal point of the offense for the upcoming 2026 season.