Chargers signing Chase Daniel to reported 1-year deal

Veteran quarterback Chase Daniel has agreed to join the Los Angeles Chargers, he announced Friday.

The deal is for one year and includes $1.5 million in guarantees remaining from the signal-caller's previous contract with the Detroit Lions, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Daniel backed up Matthew Stafford with Detroit last season, attempting just 43 passes on four brief appearances.

Multiple teams reportedly viewed Daniel as an ideal mentor for a young quarterback. With Los Angeles, the 34-year-old will be the No. 2 option behind reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Justin Herbert.

Daniel has appeared in 69 NFL games and is known for earning more than $38.5 million over his career despite a limited workload.

Undrafted out of Missouri, Daniel has thrown for 1,694 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions since entering the league in 2009. He previously spent time with the New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and Chicago Bears.

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