The Dallas Cowboys will pick up quarterback Trey Lance's $4.25 million roster bonus for the 2024 season, but they also elected not to pick up his fifth-year option for 2025. The Cowboys acquired Lance from the San Francisco 49ers during training camp last summer, but the former first-rounder didn't play as a single snap in his first year with the Cowboys behind starter Dak Prescott, who had a career year. The 23-year-old will now return as Prescott's backup next season, but he'll likely be on the free-agent market next offseason since the Cowboys understandably didn't want anything to do with his $22.4 million fifth-year option for 2025. Unless Prescott misses extensive time with an injury in 2024, Lance won't be worth rostering in fantasy.
Mar 1, 2024 12:19 AM EST
The Dallas Cowboys acquired former third overall pick, quarterback Trey Lance, from the San Francisco 49ers on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick, according to sources. The writing was on the wall for Lance to find a new home after the Niners announced Sam Darnold as Brock Purdy's backup earlier this week. The Cowboys have Dak Prescott locked in as their starter under center, but the presence of Lance will put some pressure on him to bounce back from a frustrating season in 2022. For now, the 23-year-old Lance will try to continue improving while battling with Cooper Rush for the backup job in his new digs. Until further notice, Lance remains off the fantasy radar in redraft leagues, and his long-term appeal may have only slightly improved with the move to Dallas.
Aug 25, 2023 7:34 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Thursday that the "most likely" result is that quarterback Trey Lance will remain on the team to begin the regular season as the No. 3 QB behind starter Brock Purdy and backup Sam Darnold. Lance is back at the team's facility on Thursday and is going to see action in the preseason finale on Friday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Niners named Darnold the backup on Wednesday and also said they were exploring all possibilities with Lance, leading many to believe he'd be traded. The 23-year-old's long-term fantasy value would probably look better with a change of scenery, but he could also see starts this year if Purdy or Darnold are injured or play poorly.
Aug 24, 2023 6:22 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he wants quarterback Trey Lance to come into the team's preseason finale on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers after Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold. The Niners named Darnold the backup to Purdy on Wednesday, leaving Lance to open the year as the third-stringer if they keep him on the roster. It sounds as though the 49ers will consider trading Lance before the start of the season if they can find a deal to their liking. The former third overall pick will get one last audition for interested teams this Friday. The 23-year-old's fantasy stock is obviously way down entering the 2023 season, but perhaps a trade to a QB-needy team will make him more interesting once again.
Aug 23, 2023 10:49 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers named quarterback Sam Darnold the No. 2 QB behind starter Brock Purdy on Wednesday, and the team is now exploring their options with Trey Lance, according to sources. The future of the third overall pick in 2021 is now unclear with San Francisco. Both Darnold and Lance have been talked up this offseason, but Darnold has impressed the coaching staff more throughout training camp and the preseason, so he'll begin the 2023 regular season in the backup role. The Niners could dangle the 23-year-old Lance in trade talks to see what they can get, and at this point, Lance's long-term fantasy appeal probably looks much brighter away from the Bay Area. If he sticks in San Fran this year, he'll need a couple injuries or poor performance from Purdy and Darnold to get an extended shot under center.
Aug 23, 2023 6:33 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance looked comfortable and decisive in Saturday's 21-20 preseason win against the Denver Broncos. He took the bulk of the snaps and turned in a 12-for-18 performance for 173 yards, one touchdown, and an interception. He was far from perfect and probably should have had another interception, but he also made some impressive throws. Lance is slated to back up starter Brock Purdy, but he could emerge as a useful fantasy option if Purdy gets injured or loses the job.
Aug 20, 2023 12:31 AM EST
Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Lance is completely healthy and probably "the best that we've (seen) him right now," NBC's Matt Maiocco reports. "When you watch [Lance's] feet, his timing, how he's throwing the ball, he's in such a better place now than he was last year at this time," Shanahan said Wednesday.
May 12, 2023 5:44 AM EST
Coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch said after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday that Lance (ankle) is 100 percent healthy ahead of OTAs, David Lombardi and Matt Barrows of The Athletic report.
Apr 29, 2023 6:02 PM EST
San Francisco has received inquiries from teams around the league about trading Lance (ankle), Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Apr 19, 2023 6:26 AM EST
Lance underwent a procedure Friday to extract hardware from his right ankle that was inserted during the initial surgery back in September.
Dec 31, 2022 4:18 PM EST
Lance (ankle) was seen walking without crutches or a medical boot as he recovers from surgery to his right fibula, ESPN's Nick Wagoner reports.
Nov 14, 2022 11:55 AM EST
The 49ers placed Lance (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday
Sep 21, 2022 12:37 PM EST
The 49ers announced that Lance underwent successful surgery Monday to repair a fibula fracture and ligament disruption to his right ankle.
Sep 19, 2022 12:43 PM EST
Lance suffered a broken ankle Sunday against the Seahawks and will undergo season-ending surgery Monday, according to coach Kyle Shanahan, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Sep 18, 2022 4:18 PM EST
Lance sustained a severe right ankle injury Sunday against the Seahawks that's expected to require season-ending surgery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Sep 18, 2022 3:51 PM EST
Lance (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Sep 18, 2022 1:44 PM EST
Lance (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Sep 18, 2022 1:44 PM EST
Lance (leg) was carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Sep 18, 2022 1:37 PM EST
Lance completed 13 of 28 pass attempts for 164 yards, no touchdowns and one interception Sunday. He added 54 rushing yards on 13 carries in a 19-10 loss to Chicago.
Sep 11, 2022 9:44 PM EST
Jimmy Garoppolo has signed a restructured one-year contract to remain with the 49ers to serve as Lance's backup to start the coming season, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
Aug 29, 2022 3:57 PM EST
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