Trey Lance Tenure With 49ers Ends As Trade Sends Former No. 3 Overall Pick to Cowboys
- Trey Lance struggled to perform well as a quarterback for the 49ers and lost competitions for the starting and backup jobs.
- The 49ers traded Lance to the Cowboys for a fourth-round pick after just one season as a starter.
- Lance battled injuries and lacked experience, leading to disappointment after the 49ers traded multiple first-round picks to draft him.
- The 49ers will move forward with Brock Purdy as the starter and Sam Darnold as the backup quarterback.
- In Dallas, Lance will compete for playing time behind Dak Prescott as he tries to restart his career.
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