Chase Daniel’s remarkable career as an NFL backup quarterback is taking him out west.
The veteran has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers that will see him back up and mentor Justin Herbert, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Teams still value what Daniel brings, as evidenced by this somewhat bizarre rumor from earlier this month. Herbert is firmly established as the Chargers’ starter, but Daniel is obviously viewed as a safe option who can also help him in a backup role and step into a worst-case scenario if necessary.
If we’re still scoffing at Daniel, the new contract will take his career earnings as a backup quarterback beyond $38 million. Nice work if you can get it.
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