On Tuesday, head coach Jim Harbaugh announced that Trey Lance will start the game at quarterback. Harbaugh added that Lance will play the first half and a drive of the third quarter. Undrafted rookie DJ Uiagalelei will then take over for the remainder of the game.

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The Los Angeles Chargers are kicking off the 2025 NFL preseason with Trey Lance under center. Lance will start on Thursday when the Chargers take on the Detroit Lions during the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters on Tuesday.