The San Francisco 49ers made a surprising move by trading quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys. After announcing that Lance would be the team's No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart, it appears that he decided he wanted an opportunity to be a No. 2 elsewhere. According to 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, Lance expressed a desire to go to a team where he had a chance to land at the second spot on the depth chart. The 49ers found more interest in Lance than they anticipated and ultimately received a 2024 fourth-round pick from the Cowboys in exchange for the young quarterback.

Shanahan explained that the decision to trade Lance was in the best interest of the player and the team. Lance had missed opportunities to play due to injuries, and the team wanted to give him a chance to showcase his skills elsewhere. The 49ers were able to clear up cap space and create a better situation for Lance by making the trade.

While it remains to be seen how Lance will perform with the Cowboys, the 49ers believe that his story is still unwritten and that he has the potential to find success in the future, whether with the 49ers or another team.