The Chargers entered the new year with Justin Herbert as the only one in the quarterback room, but it didn’t take long for them to return a familiar face.
Los Angeles and Easton Stick, the 2019 fifth-round pick, agreed to a one-year deal to serve as Herbert’s backup this upcoming season.
“As of right now, yeah,” Brandon Staley said when asked if Stick is the team’s backup. “We’re glad that we have Easton Stick back. “You guys may not have seen him play, but we’ve seen him play. We believe in Easton Stick. My first two years here, he’s gotten better and better.
Even though Stick has never taken a snap during the regular season, the coaches have praised his ability to run the practice scout team, and he has a close relationship with Herbert.
“He’s a great fit for how we want to play … and he and Justin have a really good relationship, and it’s a really good quarterback environment with those two.”
The Chargers typically carry three quarterbacks during the regular season. Therefore, they should add two more, likely via the undrafted free agency pool, to compete this summer for a roster spot.