Max Duggan

The Chargers selected Duggan in the seventh round of last year’s draft. A holdover from the previous regime, the former TCU prospect appeared in just one preseason game this season, completing 4-of-7 passes for 41 yards in his lone outing while running for 15 additional yards. Duggan was a solid four-year starter for the Horned Frogs but doesn’t profile as a long-term NFL prospect. If he doesn’t catch on with another NFL team, he could find himself in a spring football league next year.

The team signed Will Grier off the Patriots’ practice squad to their active roster in a corresponding move. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Duggan will be brought back on the Chargers’ practice squad if he clears waivers. Grier is now in line to serve as Easton Stick’s backup for the remainder of the season.

With Justin Herbert out for the season and Easton Stick as the starter for the time being, Duggan will be brought up to fill the backup role. Duggan was drafted in the seventh round after a story book 2022 season at TCU. He’ll now join his college teammates Quentin Johnston and Derius Davis on game days.

The Chargers selected the former TCU quarterback in the seventh round of this year’s draft but he couldn’t stick with the team following Easton Stick’s solid preseason. Stick should be considered one of the top backups on one of the top offenses in the league in 2023.