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The Los Angeles Chargers announced Friday that they have agreed to a deal with quarterback Trey Lance.
According to published reports, the deal is for one year and worth up to $6.2 million.
Lance figures to the third-string quarterback behind starter Justin Herbert and veteran reserve Taylor Heinicke.
Lance was third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
He played in six games in 2021, making two starts, and passed for 603 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions.
He began the 2022 season as the San Francisco starter but sustained a season-ending ankle injury in Week 2. Later that season, Brock Purdy established himself as the 49ers' starter.
Lance was traded to the Dallas Cowboys prior to the 2023 season but didn't see any playing time. He played in four games last season and made one start -- completing 20 of 34 passes for 244 yards against the Washington Commanders in Week 18.
Lance, who turns 25 next month, has passed for 1,063 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions in 12 career games (five starts). He has added 276 rushing yards and one score.
Lance played for FCS power North Dakota State before entering the NFL Draft.
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Shedeur Sanders makes promise to Browns fans ahead of first regular-season start
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Wednesday that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will make the first regular-season start of his career when the 2-8 Browns play at the Las Vegas Raiders (2-8) this Sunday. Later on Wednesday, Sanders offered somewhat of a promise to Cleveland supporters who are hoping the fifth-round draft pick could potentially become a savior for the franchise. Shedeur Sanders wants to be "the guy" for the Browns "I know our fans have a lot of expectations and hope," Sanders acknowledged, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. "And I would be doing a disservice to myself and a disservice to the organization if I didn't feel like I am the guy. ...I'm doing everything I need to prepare to be the best version of myself as possible. With the circumstances, everything got to be sped up, and that's great. I like pressure in life. I'm just excited for everything. So, I feel like I'm the guy. I know I'm the guy, but you just have to be able to see." Sanders made his regular-season debut against the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday after fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel suffered a concussion. In total, Sanders completed 4-of-16 passes for 47 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in what became a 23-16 defeat. He was also sacked twice for a loss of 27 yards. Why Shedeur Sanders is confident he'll be better in second appearance Earlier in the week, Stefanski suggested the coaching staff is confident Sanders will play better after the 23-year-old gets first-team practice reps that were previously reserved for Gabriel. During his Wednesday media availability, Sanders echoed Stefanski's take. "I'm truly excited for that, knowing that I have a piece of [the] offense and a say so and how things fit my eye and place the players exactly where they need to be," Sanders added. "Seeing how they come in and out of routes, seeing the structure of the O-linemen, seeing their set, just having a feeling. I'm more of a feel type of person, so that's how I learn. That's how I do everything. I'm not just, 'Imma just watch it, it's just going to happen.' No, I got to be out there, feel it. I got to move around. It's like so many details that it takes for me to feel my best and play my best, and I'm doing everything in my power and the team's doing everything to help me get prepared." It remains to be seen if a more prepared version of Sanders will be able to relegate a healthy Gabriel to backup duties beyond Week 12. As of Wednesday afternoon, ESPN BET had the Browns as four-point underdogs against the Raiders.
New Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez reveals interesting health update after Orioles trade
Acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, new Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez believes there is a big reason why he is ready to put his injury history behind him in Anaheim. Just three days after turning 26 years old, Rodriguez is now a member of the Angels after a one-for-one trade that sent outfielder Taylor Ward to Baltimore. He is also hoping that a new location means an end to injuries that have limited him to 43 starts over the past three seasons. That includes zero starts and innings in 2025 because of an elbow issue in spring training, followed by a right lateral strain in April. More elbow problems popped up for Rodriguez in July before he underwent debridement surgery on his elbow in August, officially ending his season. That surgery, however, is, Rodriguez believes, the key to his return to the mound in 2026 as well as his ability to stay on it. Angels' Grayson Rodriguez said bone spurs have been an issue for a long time In a Zoom meeting with Angels reporters on Wednesday, Rodriguez said the bone spurs that were removed had been a problem for years. "That was something that's kind of lingered with me for about three or four years now," Rodriguez said. "I've had them for a while and kind of just got to the point where I couldn't really pitch through it. Pretty sure that's kind of what was causing some of the lat injuries." If that's the case, it could unlock a pitcher who has logged a 4.11 ERA in 238.2 innings over those 43 starts. He has also registered 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings while issuing just 2.9 walks. Getting those kinds of numbers would be a big boost for an Angels rotation that finished 28th out of MLB's 30 teams last season in ERA at 4.91. It would also represent a missed opportunity for an Orioles team that has stated it is looking for another front-line starter. Rodriguez said on Wednesday he would be ready for spring training, giving hope to the Angels that they have found a pitcher who can be a long-term answer for them on the mound. Rodriguez is not scheduled to be a free agent until the 2030 season. If Rodriguez can stay healthy and produce in Anaheim, it would be a gut punch for an Orioles team that is looking to get back into the postseason conversation in 2026. However, time will tell if those bone spurs are truly the answer to Rodriguez staying healthy and on the field.
Cowboys Announce Trevon Diggs News After Four Missed Games
Trevon Diggs watched on as Brian Schottenheimer and the Dallas Cowboys ended a two-game skid, defeating Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 in Week 11's edition of "Monday Night Football." Now, the Cowboys improve to 4-5-1 on the 2025 NFL season with a Week 12 NFC East matchup on the horizon against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ten games into the regular season, the Cowboys have fielded one of the NFL’s worst defenses, allowing 378.7 total yards per game, 30th in the league, and a league-worst 258.7 passing yards. With the unit struggling, Jerry Jones decided it was time for upgrades, acquiring defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson at the trade deadline. The team also welcomed back linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who had been recovering from a knee injury. With the reinforcements arriving for the Raiders matchup, the defense delivered its best performance of the season, allowing just 236 total yards, including only 27 on the ground. Despite the impressive outing, Dallas was still without one of its top defenders, as Diggs remained sidelined. Ahead of the Cowboys’ Week 7 win over the Washington Commanders, Diggs was ruled out after suffering a concussion in an accident at home. The following week, he was placed on injured reserve while also dealing with a separate knee injury. He has missed Dallas’ last four games, during which the team went 2-2. Diggs won't be able to make his return until the Thanksgiving matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, meaning he will be out against the Eagles. But on Wednesday, Schottenheimer had a positive update to share on his Pro Bowl cornerback. "Brian Schottenheimer says that Solomon Thomas is 'making progress' and with Trevon Diggs, 'all signs are that he's doing everything he's supposed to do,'" Cowboys reporter Tommy Yarrish wrote on X. "#Cowboys are doing walkthroughs today, so they'll know more on the injury front tomorrow." The Cowboys will take on the Eagles on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at AT T Stadium.
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Will Bengals QB Joe Burrow return in Week 12 vs. Patriots?
Will Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow make his long-awaited return sooner than expected? On Nov. 10, the Bengals opened the 21-day practice window for Burrow, who hasn't played since Week 2 because of turf toe in his left foot. The QB, however, seems to be recovering faster than anticipated. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter has reported Cincinnati listed Burrow as a full participant during Wednesday's practice. Backup QB Joe Flacco, meanwhile, was listed as limited due to a right shoulder injury. That may pave the way for the star QB's return in a Week 12 home game against the 9-2 New England Patriots. What did Bengals HC Zac Taylor say about Joe Burrow? Burrow's initial plan was to return against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving. Taylor hinted that it may change. "You can certainly get a lot of work in with Joe Burrow today, because Flacco's not practicing," the coach told the media before practice. "Because the plan has been to get [Burrow] to 11-on-11. So it works well, to where you're not trying to balance a guy who's gonna practice on a Wednesday. Joe Flacco hasn't done that ... So we'll get through today. Get Joe started 11-on-11, see how it goes." Taylor added that Flacco will practice on Thursday, and the Bengals want to see how Burrow handles full team work before reinserting him into the lineup. Whenever the two-time Pro Bowler returns, it should reinvigorate the struggling Bengals. Cincinnati (3-7) is third in the AFC North and has lost three straight games. Flacco's play has slumped during this stretch. The 40-year-old veteran has tossed seven touchdown passes and three interceptions but posted a below-average 49.1 QBR. Before acquiring Flacco in a trade with the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 7, the Bengals started QB Jake Browning to replace Burrow. The former Washington star went 0-3 as a starter. In two starts this season, Burrow has gone 2-0 but thrown just two TDs. He's coming off a career year in 2024, which downplays concerns about the slow start. In 17 games last season, he led the league in TD passes (43) and passing yards (4,918) and finished third in QBR (72.1). For his efforts, the 28-year-old QB won Comeback Player of the Year for a second time. Last season, the Bengals started 4-8 but won their last five games, narrowly missing the playoffs. If Burrow returns in Week 12, perhaps that will spur another late-season run for Cincinnati, which it needs to avoid missing the postseason for a third straight season.
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