Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed that the Bolts turned down multiple trade offers in the first round of the NFL draft to select UNC running back Omarion Hampton with the No. 22 overall pick.

The Chargers changed up their running back room this offseason, parting ways with J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. Los Angeles added ex-Pittsburgh Steeler RB Najee Harris via free agency, and now the Bolts have Hampton, a two-time first-team All-ACC player who amassed 3,759 total yards and 33 touchdowns over his past two seasons.

Hampton's in position to lead the backfield for the foreseeable future, and that could be a huge win for the rising Chargers, who improved from 5-12 to 11-6 and a playoff berth in Harbaugh's first year as head coach.

He ranked well on the final B/R NFL Scouting Department big board at No. 2 among running backs behind only Heisman Trophy finalist Ashton Jeanty. B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson gave a pro comparison of "shades of David Montgomery," the Detroit Lions back who has amassed at least 1,074 total yards and six touchdowns in each of his six NFL seasons.

Ultimately, it's easy to see why the Chargers passed on those trade offers given Hampton's potential, and now the new Bolt back joins a promising offense and a team looking to make the next step under Harbaugh with a playoff win and potentially more.

The Los Angeles Chargers posted behind-the-scenes video of the team executing a 2024 draft-day trade with the New England Patriots to take Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey.

ladd was meant to be a bolt pic.twitter.com/qASFaKA4Ig

— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) April 22, 2025

Los Angeles moved from No. 37 to No. 34. In return, the Chargers gave New England the No. 110 overall pick for No. 137.

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz executed the deal while speaking with head coach Jim Harbaugh on the side about it as well.

Initially, New England is seen calling Hortiz on the phone. It seemed as though the Patriots and Bolts had talked about the parameters of a deal before, but New England wanted to know what side of the ball the Chargers were targeting. That wasn't information Hortiz was willing to divulge, and the two sides briefly ended the talk.

However, the Pats and Bolts soon re-connected, and New England agreed to the deal. Hortiz got the final OK, and L.A. was jubilant at the idea of pairing McConkey with quarterback Justin Herbert.

It turns out the Chargers had every right to be. McConkey caught 82 passes for 1,149 yards and seven scores before adding a 9/197/1 line in the AFC Wild Card round. He's a second-round steal and a potential superstar in town who helped the Chargers engineer a great one-year turnaround (5-12 in 2023 to 11-6 in 2024).

L.A. certainly hopes to land more high-end talent in this year's draft, which begins Thursday. The Chargers have 10 picks, including No. 22 overall.

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Oregon DL Jamaree Caldwell with the No. 86 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Jamaree Caldwell has the potential to make it in the NFL as a solid gap-filling nose tackle. He has good size for the position with natural leverage and a thick lower half. He’s hard to move with one-on-one blocks and has the upper-body strength to gain control of the block and reset the line of scrimmage.

Against double-teams, Caldwell shows promise and is more good than bad, but he is a bit of a mixed bag in that area. His pad level and strength certainly help him, and he does a decent job of feeling pressure to turn his body and get skinny and/or use a corkscrew technique. That can help him occasionally split blockers and make tackles.

However, the former Duck does get in the habit of stopping his feet after contact. Especially when the competition level rises, that can cause him to get kicked inside and out of his gap when doesn’t feel the second blocker coming. This was most evident in the Big Ten Championship game against Penn State and showed up versus Ohio State.

As a pass-rusher, Caldwell has the potential to grow, as he’s a good athlete for his size with impressive quickness and movement skills. But his shorter arms often let offensive linemen make the first significant contact. Also, he has subpar use of hands and his bull rush is more frequently ineffective than effective.

Overall, Caldwell has the potential to be a decent two-gapping nose tackle, but he needs to become more consistent against double-teams to be a starter in the NFL. He can play on a shade as well, but he’ll need to work with a good defensive line coach who can improve his pass-rush skills.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'2”

WEIGHT: 332

HAND: 9⅜” 

ARM: 32” 

WINGSPAN: 78”

40-YARD DASH: 5.16

VERTICAL: 27"

POSITIVES

— Good build for a nose tackle with a thick lower half. Is also a good athlete for his size/weight.

— Has good initial quickness out of his stance and reacts to the snap well for a good get-off.

— Impressive upper-body strength to generate knockback power and occasionally reset the line of scrimmage against one-on-one blocks from interior offensive linemen.

— Takes on blocks with a wide base and has good pad level at the point of attack to be solid against double-teams and combo blocks.

— Quick to recognize down blocks, shifting his eyes and hands to take on the block and avoid getting washed inside.

— Decent feet and agility to avoid getting reached.

NEGATIVES

— Below-average arm length, which impacts his ability to get extension on blocks and ability to win as a pass-rusher. Ends up chest-to-chest with offensive linemen frequently.

— Shorter arms also make it difficult for him to stack and shed to get off blocks.

— Has a habit of stopping his feet after contact, which can cause him to get kicked inside against double-teams.

— Subpar leg drive makes his bull rush ineffective.

— Doesn’t have a go-to pass-rush move he can win with in the NFL.

— Subpar pass-rush motor and plan.

NOTES

— Not ranked as a JUCO recruit in the 2022 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2022 (Lower leg, missed 4 games)

— Originally went to Hutchinson Community College (Hutchinson, KS) before spending one season at Independence Community College (Independence, KS), played at Houston in 2022 and 2023 before transferring to Oregon in 2024

— 2024; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten

— 2023; Second-Team All-Big 12

GRADE: 6.5 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 164

POSITION RANK: DL16

PRO COMPARISON: Khalen Saunders

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

The Los Angeles Chargers selected South Carolina EDGE Kyle Kennard with the No. 125 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Kyle Kennard has been a riser in this year's draft class after an impressive campaign that earned him plenty of recognition. That's primarily due to his work as a pass-rusher, leading the SEC with 11.5 sacks in 2024.

Kennard has a good get-off to win with speed around the edge while also showing an impressive rip or dip-rip move and bend to corner at the top of the rush. He also has twitch to help develop some inside counter moves down the line and has flashed a decent spin move. But he does need to improve his use of hands to flush those moves out.

Against the run, the South Carolina product is decent at taking blocks from tight ends and has tools to grow in that department. However, he needs to add some size and strength to set the edge against offensive linemen in the NFL.

The problem is he's already put on 16 pounds from his last season at Georgia Tech—based on the roster weights—and is an older prospect, so there's a question about how much more weight he can effectively put on.

Overall, Kennard can contribute as a third-down or situational pass rusher and has potential to develop as a run defender. Schematically, he'd be best as a standup outside linebacker in odd fronts.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 262

HAND: 9¾”

ARM: 34"

WINGSPAN: 81½”

40-YARD DASH: 4.73

POSITIVES

— Good burst off the line of scrimmage to win with speed around the edge paired with a solid rip move as a pass-rusher.

— Quick and twitchy to develop an inside stick move as a counter if he gets his use of hands down.

— Takes good angles and has natural bend with flexible hips/lower half to corner and take an efficient path to the quarterback.

— As a run defender, he's quick to get his hands up and has long arms to get extension on blocks with added strength.

— Good production with 17.5 sacks and 27 TFLs over the last two seasons combined.

NEGATIVES

— Lacks strength to hold his ground against offensive linemen as a run defender and will struggle to set the edge at the next level.

— Likes to work around blocks, causing him to leave his gap.

— Sub-par strength also hurts his ability to turn speed to power as a pass-rusher and will lead to him getting washed inside if offensive tackles can get their hands on him.

— Inaccurate with his hands/initial chops as a pass-rusher, often missing and making it difficult to 'defeat the hands and defeat the man'.

NOTES

— Born Dec. 12, 2001

— A 3-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Transferred from Georgia Tech ahead of 2024 season

— No major injuries

— 2024: Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner; SEC Defensive Player of the Year; Consensus All-American; First-Team All-SEC; led SEC in sacks

GRADE: 6.9 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 117

POSITION RANK: EDGE15

PRO COMPARISON: Byron Young with better length

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Pittsburgh OT Branson Taylor with the No. 199 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Branson Taylor is a two-year starter primarily at left tackle, including six starts in 2024 inside Pittsburgh's 54-48 pass-run split, multiple run scheme. Taylor has a thick, well-rounded build with solid arm length, play strength and athletic ability.

Taylor wins as a run-blocker using his wide-bodied, thick build and frame with heavy hands and an aggressive demeanor to cover up and uproot targets on angle-drive blocks. He has good grip strength to sustain long enough to secure lanes off his backside.

Taylor has an upright style that creates inconsistency in his power and sustain skills. That leaves him high, vulnerable to getting overextended and outleveraged too often.

In pass protection, Taylor excels using flat and jump sets to close space on tightly aligned rushers, deliver jolt and clench with good grip strength. Once latched ,he can keep defenders at his fingertips with a firm anchor to grind down the bull- ush. He is overly reliant on striking with two hands, leaving him vulnerable to inside countermoves, and he shows mediocre range and ability to expand his set points on an island, creating too many short corners.

Overall, Taylor brings a rugged presence with good grip strength, flashes of power and anchoring ability. However, regular lapses in technique, body positioning and pad level result in erratic sustain skills. His best path to develop a role would be inside a play-action-heavy system at tackle or guard, where he can play aggressively and dictate terms to defenders.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'6"

WEIGHT: 321

HAND: 9¾"

ARM: 32¾"

WINGSPAN: 81¾"

40-YARD DASH: 5.26

3-CONE: 7.34

SHUTTLE: 4.62

VERTICAL: 28.5"

BROAD: 8'8"

POSITIVES

— Big, thick frame and build with a stiff punch to deliver jolt at the point.

— Excels on flat and jump sets when he can get his hands on rushers quickly, corral and clench them up with good grip strength.

— Firm, sturdy anchor.

— Does a nice job getting into his fit, torquing and uprooting defenders out of the hole on angle-drive blocks.

— Solid burst and quicks on the move to intersect and cover up smaller targets.

NEGATIVES

— High pad level saps his power and sustain skills in the run game.

— Rigid, robotic playing style leaves him outleveraged and late to recover once defenders get on his edges.

— Mediocre range and ability to expand his set points on an island creates too many short corners.

— Overly reliant on striking with two hands in pass protection, leaving him vulnerable to inside counter moves.

NOTES

— Born Feb. 13, 2002

— 3-star recruit from the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Suffered a season-ending torn meniscus in his left knee during Week 6 of the 2024 season against California

— 21 career starts at left (18) and right (three) tackle

— 2024 team captain

— Unable to participate in the all-star game circuit due to a knee injury

GRADE: 6.2 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 195

POSITION RANK: OT15

PRO COMPARISON: Raw Matthew Bergeron

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Syracuse TE Oronde Gadsden II with the No. 165 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Oronde Gadsden II is a big-bodied wide receiver who is playing tight end.

Gadsden is an athlete with linear speed to threaten defenses vertically. He creates mismatches as an F-tight end who will align all over the offensive formation. In the slot, he can bully or outmuscle smaller nickel corners on in-breaking routes. He will outrun linebackers and safeties on slot fades or up the seams.

Gadsden's stature is a big advantage against most coverage defenders. He possesses the body control to make plays on the ball in flight, whether by high-pointing it or on back-shoulder fades. His experience playing full-time wide receiver enables him to be a chess piece and align anywhere and everywhere. To that point, he uses his upper-body strength to combat and beat corners in the contact window and stack them early out of press alignment.

Gadsden is a natural and aggressive hand-catcher. He uses his outstanding wingspan and length to fully extend at the catch point and snatch the ball out of the air. He rarely, if ever, traps the ball into his body.

Gadsden's route-running ability is on display in the short and intermediate levels of the field. He has good foot quickness at the top of his stem to lose defenders who are playing off-coverage. Gadsden's long legs eat up cushions quickly, with a good stride while finding open grass against both man and zone coverages.

His upper-body strength comes into play once he has possession of the ball. After the catch, Gadsden presents a tough and physical player to tackle one-on-one. His strength also enables him to make tough contested grabs in high-traffic or congested areas in the middle of the field. He appears to like contact and will deliver punishment on closing defenders.

Gadsden's run-blocking is adequate, but he will struggle to sustain blocks against NFL power edges. His lower-body strength will be tested on zone and gap scheme concepts. He may be better suited to attacking angles of second-line and perimeter defenders. That issue could prevent him from playing traditional in-line tight end heavily.

Due to his height and body composition, Gadsden has slight rigidness in his hips when trying to sink and snap at the top of his routes against tight man coverage. He also doesn't offer creativity and elusiveness after the catch in the open field. Finding the right playing weight will be a storyline to watch. Will an NFL coaching staff encourage him to add more weight/muscle in his lower half for blocking purposes, even if it comes at the expense of some agility and quickness?

In the NFL, Gadsden projects as a flex (F) tight end who will align all over the offense. He will play H-back, X, and the big/power-slot receiver role. Gadsden will create mismatches and give linebackers headaches in coverage, especially on deeper routes down the field. He should serve as a TE2 to create a strong duo, especially for an offense that desires to lean on 12 personnel (two tight end sets) with a good run game and play-action passing opportunities for chunk yardage.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 247

40-YARD DASH: N/A

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: N/A

VERTICAL: 34"

BROAD: 9'6"

POSITIVES

— Sturdy and strong upper body to fight through contact after the catch.

— Outstanding arm length/wingspan to extend his catch radius and QB's throwing window.

— Alignment versatility to assist in creating mismatches in the passing game.

— Precise route-runner with an expanded route tree.

NEGATIVES

— Struggles at point of attack against traditional power edges.

— Average change-of-direction ability, which limits his creativity post-catch.

— Non-traditional TE; built like a big-bodied wide receiver.

NOTES

— Born June 25, 2003

— 3-star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024 first-team All-ACC, AP third-team All-American

— 2023, played two games; suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury

— 2022 first-team All-ACC

GRADE: 6.2 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 201

POSITION RANK: TE14

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Darren Waller

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Los Angeles Chargers added South Carolina RB Raheim Sanders as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft.

Raheim Sanders is a three-down running back with good long speed to rip off big gains.

Sanders turns short runs into long plays with his buildup speed. He has a well-proportioned frame with muscle density and bulk to handle work between the tackles.

Sanders is difficult to tackle in one-on-one situations. Defenders must be sound in their technique, ready to square up and wrap to secure the tackle. He powers through arm tackles and is an effective short-yardage back due to his leg drive.

Sanders attacks the line of scrimmage with good vision to find open lanes. He identifies and diagnoses hard vs. soft edges to determine his course of action. Sanders is a one-cut-and-go runner who is at his best getting downhill as a north-and-south runner. He tracks and catches the ball well, making him a valuable asset in the passing game. Sanders is a functional receiver in the screen game, swing and checkdown routes.

Sanders’ burst and acceleration are average at best. He should not be confused with an explosive or dynamic starter. His movements are not fluid in a phone booth when trying to evade defenders. His feet stop and start instead of flowing smoothly from one movement to the next. Pass protection is underwhelming for a back of his size and frame. He must refine this aspect of his game to ensure his snap share is suitable for a consistent impact player.

Overall, Sanders is a powerful downhill runner with good buildup speed. He projects as an RB3/4 with the chance to climb the depth chart and carve out a role offensively.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 217

HAND: 9¼"

ARM: 31½"

WINGSPAN: 76¼"

40-YARD DASH: 4.46

VERTICAL: 36.5"

POSITIVES

— Patience and vision to find rushing lanes to daylight.

— Tough and physical downhill, one-cut running style.

— Buildup long speed to generate big plays down the field.

NEGATIVES

— Physical running style brings durability concerns; dealt with knee and shoulder injuries in 2023.

— Pass-protection technique to provide reliability on passing downs.

— Acceleration and burst are only modest.

NOTES

— Born June 8, 2002

— 5-star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports 

— 2024 College Football Comeback Player of the Year Award; Second-Team All-SEC

— 2022 Second-Team All-SEC

GRADE: 6.4 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 182

POSITION RANK: RB21

PRO COMPARISON: Rhamondre Stevenson

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

OVERALL

Omarion Hampton is a hard-charging downhill running back with experience carrying a rushing offense.

Hampton is built like an NFL running back. He runs behind his pads with a strong leg drive. He has good body control and contact balance to bounce off tacklers and gain yards after contact. He converts speed-to-power well to run through defenders and fall forward. Hampton is at his best when his shoulders are squared to the line of scrimmage. He is an ideal fit for downhill gap scheme run offenses with a mixture of inside zones. He is a strong short-yardage and red-zone runner because of his physical and powerful running style.

When pressing the line of scrimmage, Hampton displays light and quick footwork to change running lanes and find daylight. He does a good job reducing his frame and getting skinny to fit through small creases. Hampton is a slashing-style runner once he breaks into the open field. He plays with a good combination of burst and speed to generate big plays as a runner and receiver. Hampton is a three-down player with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and willingness in pass protection. He has what teams need in a bell cow or lead running back.

On the downside, Hampton is not an overly elusive runner. He does not have the wiggle to force missed tackles with finesse rather than brute strength. Hampton is not an explosive lateral cutter with the ball in his hands. He is more suited for vertical cuts working downhill. Hampton is a willing pass protector, but his technique can improve. He should adjust his punches and hand placement to maximize his physical strength and ability to anchor.

In conclusion, Omarion Hampton is a talented and versatile offensive player. He makes his impact felt as a receiver and runner. Hampton projects best in gap/power run schemes, which allow him to attack the line of scrimmage with momentum and squared shoulders. He should excel after contact and score touchdowns in the red zone.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 220

HAND: N/A

ARM: 30½"

WINGSPAN: 74¾"

40-YARD DASH: 4.46

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: 4.4

VERTICAL: 38"

BROAD: 10'10"

POSITIVES

— Equipped with strong, dense, and well-proportionate build/frame.

— Runs hard and behind his pads downhill with a finisher mentality.

— Combines vision and patience to work through the defensive front.

— Gap scheme fit with light footwork when pressing the line of scrimmage.

NEGATIVES

— Lacks open-field elusiveness and wiggle to make defenders miss in short/confined spaces.

— Limited explosiveness when forced to cut laterally.

— Improving pass pro technique and hand placements.

NOTES

— Born March 16, 2003

— 4-Star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2023: First-Team All-ACC; Doak Walker Award Finalist; Second-Team AP All-America

GRADE: 8.2 (Year 1 Starter — Late 1st - Early 2nd)

OVERALL RANK: 22

POSITION RANK: RB2

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of David Montgomery

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Ole Miss WR Tre Harris with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Tre Harris is a physical, strong-framed possession receiver who can win from multiple positions.

Harris presents the body type needed for an X-receiver for NFL offenses. He uses his body and play strength well to handle contact from defensive backs. Harris understands how to box out defenders and position himself at the catch point. With the ball in flight, he displays the body control and ball skills to make difficult, contested catches. He is a strong red zone threat for fades and back shoulder fades. His play strength shows in his ability to break tackles and create yards after the catch. Harris has good short-area quickness to square up defenders and make them miss in space.

Harris's route running is good for a bigger framed receiver. He attacks the defensive back's angles and leverages well to create space and separation. Harris thrives on in-breaking routes because of his footwork, route stems, and physical positioning. He is a good route salesman, pressing specific angles before breaking where the route is intended. Harris excels working routes in the short to intermediate areas of the field.

In the run game, Harris is a willing and solid effort blocker on the perimeter. His technique can improve with proper hand placement to secure and maintain blocks longer.

From an athletic standpoint, Harris is not overly explosive or dynamic. He isn't a sprinter who will win most football races on the vertical plane. He will need nuance, tempo, and subtle movements to win early and stack defenders. Long speed will be a question, depending on how often he is asked to attack defenses vertically.

Although Harris is a plus-level route runner and salesman, his route tree is not extensive. This is a result of the offensive system Ole Miss runs. His route tree mostly consists of curls, shallow crossers, in-breakers, and quick screens. In addition, Harris' release package and effectiveness against press coverage need work. His releases are repetitive and predictable for cornerbacks to defend.

Overall, Tre Harris profiles as a strong possession receiver with good run-after-catch ability. He is alignment versatile and can play all three wide receiver positions effectively. With his route running, strength, and football IQ, Harris projects as a productive starting receiver at the next level.

MEASUREMENTS AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'3"

WEIGHT: 205

HAND: 9⅝"

ARM: 31⅞"

WINGSPAN: 78¼"

40-YARD DASH: 4.54

VERTICAL: 38.5"

BROAD: 10'5"

POSITIVES

— Prototypical big-body pass catcher to fill the outside receiver role.

— Outstanding body control and catch radius to win at the catch point.

— Plus-level route running and salesmanship for a bigger framed receiver.

— Alignment versatility, capable of winning from multiple positions.

NEGATIVES

— Lacks explosive acceleration/burst off the ball to stack defensive backs early.

— Long speed will not overwhelm defenders, relies on long-strides to seperate vertically.

— Limited route tree due to offensive system at Ole Miss.

— Limited and repetitive release package against press alignment and quick jams.

NOTES

— Born Feb. 28, 2002

— 2-star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2024 2024 All-SEC Third Team; 2024 All-America Second Team; 2024 Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist

— 2023 Biletnikoff Award Watch List

— 2022 All-Conference USA First-Team; 2022 Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist

GRADE: 7.9 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 30

POSITION RANK: WR4

PRO COMPARISON: Michael Thomas

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

Former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance will get his next shot at competing for an NFL quarterback job with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Lance and the Chargers agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $6.2 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN sources: former Cowboys and 49ers QB Trey Lance reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $6.2 million with the Los Angeles Chargers. Lance and Taylor Heinicke are now behind starting QB Justin Herbert. pic.twitter.com/CaOZiWMLPa

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 4, 2025

Lance, formerly projected as franchise quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers, ultimately lost his job to Brock Purdy. He was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 for a fourth-round pick.

After playing just eight games over two campaigns with the Niners, Lance went on to spend two seasons as a depth option for the Cowboys.

He saw regular-season playing time as a backup to Cooper Rush in 2024 after Dak Prescott was sidelined with a season-ending injury.

In his first start since his final season with the 49ers, Lance went 20-of-34 for 244 yards in a Week 18 loss to the Washington Commanders.

Lance said after the game that he believed he had grown "physically, mentally, and I know myself better as a person" since his last stint as an NFL starter, per DallasCowboys.com's Patrik Walker.

When asked what he was looking for with his next team, Lance answered, "an opportunity."

"That's the biggest thing. Just looking for an opportunity," Lance said, per Chris Amaya of the Dallas Morning News.

The Cowboys expect to get Prescott back for the 2025 season. Given that Prescott is signed through 2028, Dallas is hoping to stick with its franchise quarterback going forward. Meanwhile, Los Angeles could consider the flashes of talent Lance displayed in his last start a sign that he could develop into more than a QB3 option.

Lance will now vie to become Justin Herbert's primary backup in L.A. in 2025. His audition could take place in the preseason, during which time he spent extensive time playing for the Cowboys last fall.