According to Dallas Cowboys rumors, Dak Prescott looks to be the team’s franchise quarterback. Due to Geno Smith’s erratic play in 2023, the Seattle Seahawks have far less certainty.
Prescott has solidified his place as the starting quarterback for the Cowboys and is a contender for NFL MVP. Dallas still needs to make a decision regarding the role’s future. Trey Lance, Cooper Rush, and Prescott have contracts that expire in 2024.
Prescott is slated to have a massive $59.4 million cap hit next season. This puts pressure on the Cowboys front office to sign the signal-caller to an extension.
As part of a four-year, $34 million rookie contract, Lance will have a $5.3 million cap hit in 2024. Rush is more reasonably priced, with a $2.8 million cap hit in the upcoming season as part of a $5 million, two-year contract.
These elements, along with the unpredictability in Seattle, have led 33rd Team’s Connor Livesay to speculate that Lance’s two teams might be potential trade partners. Let’s look at the reasons why a trade might benefit both sides.
Given that the quarterback is less than three years removed from being the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Lance probably still has some clout in the NFL. To acquire Lance as their third quarterback going into the season, the Cowboys traded a fourth-round pick to the 49ers. The NFL’s quarterback situation is not great because many teams are struggling with injuries and uncertainty.
Lance still has trade value even though he hasn’t taken a snap for Dallas. The Seahawks, Saints, and Vikings are rumored to be interested parties in trading for Lance. Dallas enjoys the luxury of having Rush on the team, who in 2024 might serve as Prescott’s backup.
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