Next in waiting? Why Cowboys’ Trey Lance isn’t taking over as QB1 for injured Dak Prescott
The hamstring injury to Dak Prescott that will take him out multiple weeks is the reason for Lance’s promotion. To see Lance get moved up is part of the journey of a young quarterback who was the third overall pick by the 49ers, lost his starting gig, was traded for a fourth-round pick and continues to ply his trade.