India, March 15 -- The Los Angeles Chargers have finally found a backup quarterback behind franchise star Justin Herbert. On Saturday, the team re-signed Trey Lance on a deal worth $6.75 million for one year. Last year, too, the 25-year-old filled the QB2 role.

In an ideal scenario, the identity of Herbert's backup would hardly matter. The Chargers would prefer for their star quarterback to remain healthy and play every snap throughout the season. But Lance as a backup would give the team a cushion.

With a new offensive coordinator in Mike McDaniel, the Chargers were preferring a quarterback whose skill set fits better within the evolving offensive system. Lance showed flashes during the preseason, and it appears that his playing style ...