DJ Uiagalelei - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Serving as emergency QB3 vs. Buffalo Uiagalelei (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback against the Bills on Sunday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact The Chargers signed Uiagalelei to the active roster Saturday to provide depth at quarterback due to the uncertainty around the status of Trey Lance (groin). Lance has been cleared to play Week 3 and will be Justin Herbert's backup. As the emergency QB3, Uiagalelei is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Herbert and Lance were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Bolts' active roster The Chargers signed Uiagalelei from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact With backup quarterback Trey Lance (groin) still nursing a lingering injury, Uiagalelei is set to be the backup quarterback to Justin Herbert for Sunday's game against the Bills. The quarterback is set to suit up for his first game of the 2026 regular season, though he will likely not see any snaps unless Herbert is forced to exit the contest due to injury.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signs with LA practice squad The Chargers signed Uiagalelei to the practice squad Monday.

Impact The Chargers waived Uiagalelei during Sunday's cutdown day. The quarterback showed enough potential to once again be invited to the team's practice squad. Uiagalelei participated in all three preseason contests, completing 24 of his 42 pass attempts for 341 yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Chargers Uiagalelei was waived by the Chargers on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Impact Despite a relatively productive collegiate career, Uiagalelei went undrafted in 2025 before spending time on the Chargers' practice squad as a rookie. He most recently appeared in three preseason games in 2026, throwing for 341 yards and two touchdowns while completing just 57.1 percent of his passing attempts. If Uiagalelei clears waivers, he could be brought back to the practice squad.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: OLB Darryl Peterson III seals the Rams' win with a huge 8-yard sack and forced fumble against the Chargers Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Darryl Peterson III sacks the Chargers' quarterback DJ Uiagalelei for an 8-yard loss to seal the Rams' p...

AUGUST 28 • THERAMS.COM

No starters, no problem: Ty Simpson's 2nd-quarter TD sparks the Rams' preseason sweep

Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 in the teams' preseason finale

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

DJ Uiagalelei Finds Derius Davis for 20-Yard Gain Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei fires a 20-yard completion to wide receiver Derius Davis along the sideline to help set up a scoring oppo...

AUGUST 28 • CHARGERS.COM

DJ Uiagalelei Drops In 21-Yard Toss to KeAndre Lambert-Smith Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei drops in a pass along the sideline to wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a 21-yard gain.

AUGUST 28 • CHARGERS.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams CB Cam Lampkin breaks through the defense for a 7-yard sack on Chargers' quarterback DJ Uiagalelei Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cam Lampkin sacks Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei for 7-yard loss at SoFi Stadium.

AUGUST 28 • THERAMS.COM

Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei have one common goal in Chargers' preseason finale The Los Angeles Chargers don't have much to be worried about in terms of their depth. That's been one of Joe Hortiz's calling cards since he...

AUGUST 27 • BOLTBEAT.COM

DJ Uiagalelei on His Growth Throughout His First Chargers Camp Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei meets with the media to discuss his progress throughout training camp and what he's learned since joining...

AUGUST 25 • CHARGERS.COM

Six backup QB options for the Chargers after a rough preseason loss to the 49ers Here's the truth through two preseason games. Neither Trey Lance nor DJ Uiagalelei have shown they deserve to be the backup quarterback to J...

AUGUST 21 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Trey Lance fails again to close the door on DJ Uiagalelei as Chargers battle ramps up Out of all the roster battles the Los Angeles Chargers need to sort out between now and Aug. 30, the battle for QB2 might be the most sneaki...

AUGUST 21 • BOLTBEAT.COM

DJ Uiagalelei on Bolts' Preseason Loss: "It's Not The Brand of Football That We Want To Play" Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei addresses the media after the Thursday night preseason matchup vs the 49ers. He describes the...

AUGUST 21 • CHARGERS.COM

Jerand Bradley Stays Alert to Finish 28-Yard TD From DJ Uiagalelei Chargers tight end Jerand Bradley hauls in a pass from quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and, after realizing he was never touched down, gets back u...

AUGUST 21 • CHARGERS.COM

Tatum Bethune Wraps Up Uiagalelei for a 5-Yard Sack San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune wraps up Los Angeles Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei for a five-yard sack.

AUGUST 21 • 49ERS.COM

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 in preseason action

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

DJ Uiagalelei Uses His Legs to Create TD Toss to Devonte Ross Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei uses his athleticism to keep the play alive before connecting with wide receiver Devonte Ross for a 3-yar...

AUGUST 14 • CHARGERS.COM

DJ Uiagalelei remains the quarterback to watch at Chargers training camp The Los Angeles Chargers' quarterback situation is relatively set in stone. Justin Herbert is, obviously, the QB1 in Los Angeles. Over the c...

JULY 15 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers' DJ Uiagalelei may be creating a nightmare scenario for Trey Lance Justin Herbert is firmly entrenched as the Los Angeles Chargers' franchise quarterback of the present and future. Who holds the clipboard fo...

JUNE 22 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers' Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program

New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted to change Justin Herbert’s footwork, so he has taken the football out of his star quarterback’s hands for parts...

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Father Claims Former FSU Football QB Received Threats From Fans Former Florida State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei was part of a historic losing season for the Seminoles in 2024, as the program finished 2-10...

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Set to spend offseason with Bolts Uiagalelei signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on Tuesday.

Impact Uiagalelei spent the entire 2025 season on the Chargers' practice squad after failing to make the active roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated for the Chargers' Week 18 clash against the Broncos and served as Trey Lance's backup, though the former did not see the field. Uiagalelei will be a part of the Chargers' 90-man roster in the offseason, allowing him to participate in OTAs and minicamp.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Bolts' practice squad Uiagalelei reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Uiagalelei spent the entire 2025 season on the Chargers' practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster for the first time Saturday and served as the team's backup quarterback behind Trey Lance for Sunday's 19-3 loss to the Broncos, though the former didn't end up playing a single snap. Uiagalelei is unlikely to see playoff action unless both Justin Herbert and Lance were to miss time.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Backup for Week 18 The Chargers elevated Uiagalelei from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact With Justin Herbert (left hand/rest) set to sit for Week 18, Uiagalelei will get his first elevation of the season to back up starting quarterback Trey Lance. If Lance must exit the contest for any reason, Uiagalelei will see his first NFL regular-season reps in Sunday's game.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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No starters, no problem: Ty Simpson's 2nd-quarter TD sparks the Rams' preseason sweep

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Chargers' Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program