QB Trey Lance fails to impress in 1st preseason action for Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance (19) throws a pass during the team’s training camp. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

It’s not often that a team’s third-string quarterback is a big story, even in the preseason. But Trey Lance is still a mystery.

And, given the uncertainty surrounding the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback situation after 2024, Lance could be an important mystery to solve.

Lance, the third pick of the 2021 NFL Draft who quickly fell out of favor with the San Francisco 49ers as Brock Purdy took over the starting job, will get plenty of reps this preseason. He was a featured part of the Cowboys’ preseason opener on Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams with Dak Prescott and other Dallas starters taking a seat. Given that Lance has barely played since a breakout season at North Dakota State in 2019, all the playing time he can get this month is valuable.

However, Lance has to do something with the opportunities. Lance played all but one series and was just average against the Rams’ backups on defense. He rarely looked comfortable, especially in the pocket. The Cowboys did not score a touchdown on Lance’s eight possessions. Even when they took over at the Rams’ 23-yard line after an interception, they didn’t get a first down and settled for a field goal. Lance completed 25-of-41 passes for 188 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions and a 72 passer rating. The Rams won 13-12 when Stetson Bennett threw a touchdown pass on fourth down with four seconds left.

Lance had never played for the Cowboys before, even in a preseason game. He was acquired in a trade last preseason last year, didn’t appear in Dallas’ preseason finale and then didn’t get in a game during the regular season. Sunday was Cowboys’ fans first look at him with their team.

Lance’s preseason takes on a little more importance due to the uncertainty over Dak Prescott’s future. Prescott’s contract is up after this season and it will be a challenge, in terms of the salary cap, to…

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Publish date : 2024-08-11 23:36:37

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