Trey Lance, No. 3 selection of the 2021 NFL Draft, throws 5 interceptions in a preseason game
Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in 2021’s NFL Draft, threw five interceptions for the Dallas Cowboys Saturday in their 26-19 defeat to Los Angeles Chargers. Los Angeles Chargers.
By Ryan Morik
Aug 24, 2024 09:05 PM
Trey Lance got the start for the Dallas Cowboys ‘ preseason game Saturday, and it’s safe to say it was uneven.
The No. 3 pick in the 2021 draft had 323 yards with 67.3 percent of his passing. However, He also had five interceptions during an 18-19 loss against Los Angeles Chargers. Los Angeles Chargers.
He was also their top rusher, with 90 yards in 11 carries. One of which resulted in a touchdown on the 46-yard run.
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Trey Lance of the Dallas Cowboys is taken off the field following an early-season game with the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium Aug. 24, 2024 located in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
His first choice came during the 2nd quarter right at midfield. On the team’s initial drive in the third quarter Lance led his team to the red zone, but he threw his second choice of the game for an unanswered touchdown.
After Dallas scored in its next two drives each of Lance’s last three drives ended with an interception, which included an interception that resulted in a pick-six. The three selections were made during the last 4:44 in the match, the last one occurring on the final play of the game.
The Cowboys were on the Chargers at their 20-yard line looking to tie the score but Lance’s pass towards at the goal line was intercepted from The Chargers’ Robert Kennedy.
Trey Lance of the Dallas Cowboys is seen passing to the Los Angeles Chargers during the second part of a preseason game on AT&T Stadium Aug. 24 2024, located in Arlington, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
It’s been a tough career for Lance who was selected to the San Francisco 49ers after they swapped from No. 12 to No. 3 in the draft to secure who they believed was the son of Jimmy Garoppolo.
After being given the start from 2022 onwards, Lance was injured in the second week of his season and the appearance from Brock Purdy pushed Lance to the bench.
San Fran traded Lance to Dallas just one year ago in exchange for a fourth-round selection.
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Trey Lance (19) of the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott (4) hug after an early-season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium August. 24th, 2024 at Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
As of now, Lance figures to be the third quarterback in the lineup behind Dak Prescott as well as Cooper Rush. The Cowboys did not accept Lance’s fifth-year option this offseason, meaning Lance will be an unrestricted free agent following this season.