The Dallas Cowboys were predicted to cut ties with former first-round pick Trey Lance, who was predicted to sign with the New York Jets.
The Cowboys gave up a fourth-round pick to take a look at Lance. The club is now ready to invest in another young quarterback.
The Cowboys expect Trey Lance to depart this offseason, and with Cooper Rush also a free agent the team's next backup could come via the draft.
"We think the world of Trey. But us having Dak (Prescott) signed up for the long-term, I think he's probably going to be looking for something different." The issue with this trade was not the shot that they took on Lance. Trading a fourth-round pick for ...
Lance, who made his first start for the Cowboys in 2024, is among the most important names to watch this offseason.
The Dallas Cowboys have Dak Prescott under contract for at least four more seasons, but his quarterback room is going to look different in 2025. Both Cooper Rush and Trey Lance are free agents looking for new deals,
In addition to Lance's departure, Cooper Rush, who's played seven seasons in Dallas, is set to be an unrestricted free agent. The Cowboys could look to the free-agent market and try to lure a backup with starting experience such as Justin Fields or Drew Lock to fill the void.
The Dallas Cowboys already have the team’s franchise quarterback in Dak Prescott, but the front office faces question marks at the position beyond the former Pro Bowler. Both Cooper Rush and Trey Lance are set to hit NFL free agency in the coming weeks.
Jones explained why Cooper Rush may not fit in the Cowboys’ 2025 budget and Lance is “probably going to be looking for something different.”
The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of holes to fill this offseason, and even though they don't need a quarterback, they'll need someone to backup starter Dak Prescott. There's no Cooper Rush, no Trey Lance,
Following a disappointing 2024 NFL season, Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott expect to have a much better year with the Dallas Cowboys.