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The Dallas Cowboys made a surprise move in the club's 2023 preseason finale by signing San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance.

On Saturday, after the trade was announced, Jerry Jones made it to Dak Prescott's former No. He said he saw it as a good opportunity to help develop the

. Total of 3 choices. “Well, that gave us the opportunity to work – at a level we probably didn't reach in the draft – and develop a young quarterback,” the owner of the

Cowboys said on the team's website. "And you should do it."

Jones added that although the team quickly brought Lance to Dallas, that decision did not affect the team's belief that Prescott was QB1. “We searched for this and we haven't let them shut it down yet because we want it to be here,”

said. "But don't be discouraged by the fact that we didn't base our success on Dak. We need the Dallas Cowboys to do everything we can to develop the best talent for the future quarterback."

The Cowboys freed Lance's. The fourth pick and 49ers took Lance with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft after swapping multiple first-round picks to strengthen the North Dakota product.

Lance's tenure in San Francisco was stressful, to say the least. The 23-year-old earned his starting post before the 2022 season, but a broken ankle in week 2 quickly ended the season he needed so much. The rise of Brock Purdy, who led the Niners as a rookie to the NFC Championship Game last year, put Lance in a difficult position. The team's appointment of Sam Darnold as Purdy's backup in 2023 continues this trend.

While 49ers players and coaches are raving about Lance's departure, Jones believes the young quarterback has "improved a lot" after his time in the Bay Area. Judging by the Cowboys' watch report for Lance in 2021, Jones is fascinated by talents that fit the present-day NFL mold.

"Athletics, arm strength," said Jones. "Obviously we know that Dak doesn't play much football compared to the football he played in college. But he's athletic and I think he can do both; may pose a threat when running and throwing. With the

Lance guaranteed for $6.25 million for the next two seasons and also available in a fifth year option, Cowboys Lance's fresh start is just what the young quarterback needs, then this will make a good case even for Dallas. from a good backup of the list or future assets. Episode

But Jones hopes Lance can grow up in Dallas with his star quarterback. Episode

"(Prescott) is the first man the team will go after when it comes to quarterbacks," said Jones. It was a big win for [Lance] to be with that company for a while. Chapter

The San Francisco 49ers traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a 3rd pick less than three years after their first pick.

Lance, as Brock Purdy's backup, lost to Sam Darnold in San Francisco as he prepared for his departure on Friday, just hours before the Niners' final game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The San Francisco 49ers traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a 3rd pick less than three years after their first pick.

Lance, as Brock Purdy's backup, lost to Sam Darnold in San Francisco as he prepared for his departure on Friday, just hours before the Niners' final game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said: "Lance gives us a chance to do something we've always wanted to do. If Dak can have kids, if he's committed, if he can develop a quarterback, if he can play in the room, that would be for the best."

"We're pleased with what we've said about him during the draft. We're happy with what we've seen and the image he's had since he entered the NFL. We almost made a decision and hit the road. As soon as we heard his name."

Jones said he had not received advice from Dak Prescott before the Cowboys took action, and he still hasn't spoken to his star more than 24 hours after the trade was announced. game host.

"We don't really talk to anyone, the other actors, about who we intend to write with or who we intend to work with," said Jones. "We're not doing that."

Prescott said he was not surprised or informed of the deal. "I know they're probably on time," said Prescott, who began 2016 following Tony Romo's injury.

"They have to do something. Like I said, he thinks he's supporting the team. As I said, be prepared for this.

The final pick of 2022, Purdy played towards the end of the season, winning his first seven starts and leading San Francisco to start the season