Former first-round pick Trey Lance is expected to explore his options in free agency this March. After beginning his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers in 2021, Lance has spent the past two seasons as a backup with the Dallas Cowboys.

Lance, who made his first start for the Cowboys in 2024, is among the most important names to watch this offseason.

With Dak Prescott on the books for the foreseeable future, the top of the Cowboys’ quarterback depth chart is set. Dallas may well have a new backup in place for 2025, though.

Trey Lance, the former No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, will hit the open market this offseason. The 49ers drafted Lance almost four years ago, and after two seasons in San Francisco, was traded to the Dallas Cowboys before the 2023 NFL season,

A 49ers reunion with Trey Lance is unlikely, as the quarterback needs legitimate playing time. As Purdy prepares to receive a lucrative contract extension, he makes the Lance era feel like a small bump in the road.