Former first-round pick Trey Lance is expected to explore his options in free agency this March. After beginning his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers in 2021, Lance has spent the past two seasons as a backup with the Dallas Cowboys.

In addition to Lance's departure, Cooper Rush, who's played seven seasons in Dallas, is set to be an unrestricted free agent. The Cowboys could look to the free-agent market and try to lure a backup with starting experience such as Justin Fields or Drew Lock to fill the void.

Few players in NFL history have cost so much while producing as little as quarterback Trey Lance. In 2021, the 49ers traded three first-round picks and a third-round pick for the opportunity to draft Lance with the third overall pick.