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NFL·August 27, 2026 11:22 PM ET

Trey Lance's legs cannot settle his backup-quarterback case

He gained 69 rushing yards across his first two appearances of the 2026 preseason.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 281 min read
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What happened: Trey Lance completed 22 of 36 passes for 237 yards, no touchdowns and one interception across his first two 2026 preseason appearances. The latest source signal adds a first-down run during the preseason finale.

Why it matters: His 69 rushing yards in those first two games show that mobility remains his clearest separator. A passer rating of 73.2 or lower in each appearance makes the passing consistency too shaky to call him a dependable QB2.

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