The Chargers signed Uiagalelei to their practice squad Wednesday.
The undrafted rookie free agent wasn't able to box out Trey Lance for a spot on the Chargers' final 53-man roster for 2025, but he'll continue to contribute to the team as a member of the practice squad. It would probably take an injury to either Lance or starter Justin Herbert for Uiagalelei to be considered as a candidate to get called up to the active roster.
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DJ Uiagalelei: Fails to make 53-man roster
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The Chargers are waiving Uiagalelei on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Uiagalelei signed with the team in April shortly after going undrafted out of Florida State. With all of Justin Herbert, Taylor Heinicke and Trey Lance entrenched above him on the depth chart, he seems a candidate to resurface on the practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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DJ Uiagalelei: Intends to sign with Chargers
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Uiagalelei is slated to sign with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
Uiagalelei finished his five-year college career in Florida State in 2024 after transferring from Clemson. He completed 53.8 percent of his passes for 1,065 yards, four touchdowns and six interceptions in five games for the Seminoles before suffering a season-ending injury to his right hand. Uiagalelei will have the opportunity to compete against Taylor Heinicke and Trey Lance for the Chargers' backup quarterback role behind Justin Herbert during OTAs and training camp.
