The battle for the right to backup quarterback Justin Herbert just might be drawing to a close. Journeyman Trey Lance is playing exceptionally well, while Taylor Heinicke is not doing anything positive with his opportunities.

The Los Angeles Chargers were dealt a tough injury blow with the loss of Rashawn Slater who was placed on season-ending IR this weekend. Slater, a two-time Pro Bowler at left tackle, had to be carted off the field at Thursday's practice with a torn patellar tendon — forcing last year's first-round