Cowboys Predicted to Make Surprise QB Trade for 2024 Draft Pick
Now that the 2023 regular season is almost over, it is easy to forget that the Cowboys were not positive that Dak Prescott would be their starting quarterback going into the season. That was one among the factors in the August Cowboys deal that sent Trey Lance from San Francisco to Dallas, which seems like a strange trade now. Lance’s presence might serve as insurance in contract negotiations with Prescott, who is eligible for an extension, should he disappoint.
Although Prescott’s MVP-caliber season is the best possible result for the Cowboys, it does present a small issue for Dallas: What should happen to Lance, who has a guaranteed debt of $5.3 million? Naturally, there won’t be a significant cap charge, but $5.3 million is a lot to pay a third-string player in 2024 when Dallas will be tight for cash (if Cooper Rush stays put).
A Cowboys trade of Lance would be a surprise. He’s not a hot commodity at this point. He was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, but the guy has not played a snap all season and has not been on an NFL field since September 2022.
However, contract expert Mike Ginnitti of Spotrac envisions a team willing to give Lance a chance in an article titled “Quarterback Resolutions for 2024.” The Denver Broncos are perhaps the only team willing to take the low-risk, high-reward bet on Lance. But don’t anticipate receiving much in return. Ginnitti sees a trade of Lance to the Cowboys resulting simply in a swap of draft picks.
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