The Cowboys declined Lance's 2025 fifth-year option, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was a no-brainer, as Lance has been a mega-bust to this point in his career after the 49ers traded up to select Lance at No. 3 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. He didn't play a single snap for Dallas last season after the team traded for him prior to Week 1. Lance will compete with Cooper Rush for backup duties behind Dak Prescott.

The Cowboys will pick up Lance's $4.25 million roster bonus for the 2024 season, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lance didn't play a snap for the Cowboys in 2023 after he was traded by the 49ers late in training camp. However, Dallas is optimistic about the growth he made and reportedly has not considered cutting him. Unsurprisingly, the team will not pick up Lance's fifth-year option, which would have been worth $22.4 million. In the best-case scenario, he'll be the Cowboys' backup quarterback entering 2024.

Lance didn't see the field for a single snap in 2023 while serving as the Cowboys' No. 3 quarterback.

EDGE Analysis

Acquired from the 49ers in August, Lance spent the entire season as the emergency third QB as Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush both stayed healthy for the entire year. Lance still possesses the upside that made him the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but he attempted only 102 passes in two seasons with San Francisco due to injuries, and there's no way to know how much the lack of action has caused his development to stagnate. The 23-year-old will likely head into 2024 competing for the No. 2 role with Rush.

Lance (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders but will serve as the team's emergency quarterback.

EDGE Analysis

Lance will only see the field for the Cowboys' regular-season finale if both Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush sustain injuries.

Lance (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Lance remains behind Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush as Dallas' emergency third quarterback. Lance has yet to take a snap this season.

Lance (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins but will serve as the emergency quarterback, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lance will continue to serve as the emergency quarterback and will see the field in the event that both Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush sustain injuries.

Lance (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Bills, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.com, but he'll still dress as the emergency quarterback.

EDGE Analysis

Lance will once again operate as the team's No. 3 quarterback. Despite being inactive, he'll still technically suit up, but he'll only be allowed to enter the game if Dak Prescott or Cooper Rush get hurt.

Lance (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles but will serve as the emergency quarterback.

EDGE Analysis

Lance will once again be the QB3 for Week 14, as he has done all season. He will be eligible to enter the game should both Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush sustain in-game injuries.

Lance (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Seahawks, but he will be available as the emergency No. 3 quarterback.

EDGE Analysis

The Cowboys' top two quarterbacks, Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush, would have to be unavailable due to injury or disqualification for Lance to see action. The 2021 first-round pick of the 49ers has been playing this role since getting traded to Dallas in August.

Lance (coach's decision) is inactive, but he will serve as the team's emergency No. 3 quarterback against Washington on Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a familiar role for Lance, who remains behind Cooper Rush as the team's top backup to Dak Prescott. Lance will only be eligible to play if both quarterbacks get injured in Thursday's contest against the Commanders.