Stephen Jones hints Cowboys could turn to Trey Lance in Dak's absence

Dallas Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones hinted the team could give Trey Lance an opportunity to play in the absence of Dak Prescott, who will miss multiple weeks.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush, Dak Prescott, and Trey Lance talk during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys suffered their fifth loss of the season on Sunday afternoon, falling to the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 9. However, that wasn't the worst news for the team.

Dak Prescott left the game early with a hamstring injury and will miss multiple weeks.

While Prescott recovers, the Cowboys are expected to start primary backup Cooper Rush, who stepped in to replace Dak during the Falcons game.

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But what about Trey Lance?

Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones discussed the team's quarterback situation during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan and acknowledged Dallas could give Trey Lance another opportunity to prove himself.

Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones says that the team is still "in the process of evaluating" the hamstring injury to Dak Prescott.

He also opened the possibility of Trey Lance seeing some opportunity if Prescott misses games. Also liked what Cooper Rush did in Atlanta.#DallasCowboys

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) November 4, 2024

During the preseson, Lance made some incredible plays with his legs during the preseason. However, he also struggled with any consistency in the passing game. In the team's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, Lance threw five interceptions.

His arm has been a liability, so unless the team plans to primarily use Lance in specialty packages, starting him over Rush would make no sense -- unless they want to tank the season.

Up next for the Cowboys is a return home to AT&T Stadium where they will host the division rival Philadelphia Eagles.

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