The Dallas Cowboys will have plenty of new faces on the roster in 2025. One of the most secure position groups on the roster for the last several seasons, the quarterback room, could look a lot different.
While Dak Prescott's four-year extension will kick in next season, Cooper Rush and Trey Lance are free agents. Rush has been the team's backup for the last seven years. As much as the team may want him back it couldn't hurt to get a more mobile QB behind Prescott.
That was part of the appeal of Lance, who Dallas acquired from the 49ers for a fourth-round pick before the 2023 season. The trade was a disaster. Lance was active for just four games in two seasons, all of which came in 2024 after Prescott's hamstring injury.
There was some thought that Lance could return as Prescott's backup, but the team has all but confirmed it will move on. That means Lance is primed to test free agency for the first time in his career.
It's unclear how courted Lance will be on the open market, but the former No. 3 pick is already on one team's radar.
Cowboys free agent Trey Lance linked to the Colts ahead of free agency
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Lance is among the multiple veteran quarterbacks the Indianapolis Colts may look at in free agency. The other names include Daniel Jones, Justin Fields and Jacoby Brissett.
The Colts drafted Anthony Richardson fourth overall two years ago, but he has not progressed at the desired speed. While Richardson led the NFL with 14.4 yards per completion last season, he ranked dead-last in completion rate and passer rating. He's also missed time with various injuries and got benched after removing himself from a game because he was "tired."
It makes sense why the Colts will be involved in the veteran QB market. While Jones may be Indy's top choice, they would be an intriguing landing spot for Lance. Head coach Shane Steichen has a history of working with mobile QBs and Lance seemingly would have a path to playing meaningful snaps given Richardson's inefficiency and durability concerns.As superficial as it sounds, playing is the only way for Lance to revive his career. Finding a stable home certainly wouldn't hurt, but he's started just five games in four years.
It's no surprise he still looked raw last preseason. He played the most snaps of any QB and completed less than 65% of his passes, threw just two touchdowns, attempted a lowly 5.9 yards per pass attempt and made history with five interceptions in the finale.
We expect more teams to have interest in Lance, but it wouldn't surprise at all if the 24-year-old ended up in Indianapolis when all is said and done.
