Dak Prescott sends passionate four-word message to ex Cowboys teammate after QB signs $6m Chargers deal
Dak Prescott has sent a message of support to Trey Lance after the third-sting quarterback departed the Dallas Cowboys. Lance, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year contract worth up to $6.2million. Lance was a third-string QB in Dallas, but has signed a lucrative contract with the Chargers He departs Dallas having played four games last season, behind both Prescott and Cooper Rush. Rush has since left ‘America’s Team’ for the Baltimore Ravens, prompting a heartfelt goodbye message from Prescott. Lance, who turns 25 next month, has passed for 1,063 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions in 12 career games to date. He has added 276 rushing yards and one score on the ground. Prescott, who has been the franchise starter for the Cowboys since 2016, sent a warm message to Lance once news of his departure was confirmed. “Yesssir! LFG (Let’s F***ing Go),” the 31-year-old wrote on Instagram, re-sharing a post from the Chargers that welcomed their new QB to LA. Lance fell from a hopeful San Francisco 49ers franchise quarterback to a third-stringer for the Cowboys after entering the league four years ago. Lance is looking to re-ignite his career with the Chargers Prescott sent his former teammate a message of support on InstagramInstagram: @_4Dak He is now headed to the Bolts and will join a QB room led by starter Justin Herbert and likely backup Taylor Heinicke. Lance will also be working under head coach Jim Harbaugh. In 2021, the 49ers traded up to draft the North Dakota State product, but injuries, a lack of progress and the rise of Brock Purdy led to Lance becoming a bust in the Bay. He is now hoping to revive his career with a fresh start in LA. Prescott, meanwhile, has new back-up in the form of Joe Milton III, who has arrived in Dallas from the New England Patriots. One former NFL star thinks Milton’s arrival could put Precott on notice, calling for him to ‘find a realtor’. The importance of a capable second-string QB was on display for the Cowboys last season, after their starter went down in Week 9. Prescott suffered a hamstring injury against the Atlanta Falcons in November, had surgery, and didn’t feature again in 2024. In his absence, Rush stepped up and posted career highs in yards (1,844) and touchdowns (12). Dallas went 4-4 with their back-up starting under center, before the team elected to play Lance in the season finale against the Washington Commanders. Last month, Rush moved on and signed a two-year deal that could be worth up to $12.2m with the Baltimore Ravens, where he will play behind Lamar Jackson. Prescott has a new back-up after Joe Milton arrived in Dallas NFL's Greatest...... Ranking the top 10...... Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady? Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top? Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barrie Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmett Smith and more Tight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare? As well as making a number of off-season quarterback moves, the Cowboys are said to be close to extending star pass-rusher Micah Parsons. Owner Jerry Jones, though, has faced criticism for his handling of the negotiations, and an apparent attempt to ‘circumvent’ Parsons’ agent David Mulugheta. Reports suggest All-Pro Parsons is seeking a $200m deal, which would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in history. Stay up to date with the latest from across the NFL via our talkSPORT Facebook page, and subscribe to our Endzone YouTube channel for news, view and exclusive interviews as we build up to the NFL Draft in April
Dak Prescott has sent a message of support to Trey Lance after the third-sting quarterback departed the Dallas Cowboys.
Lance, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year contract worth up to $6.2million.
He departs Dallas having played four games last season, behind both Prescott and Cooper Rush.
Rush has since left ‘America’s Team’ for the Baltimore Ravens, prompting a heartfelt goodbye message from Prescott.
Lance, who turns 25 next month, has passed for 1,063 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions in 12 career games to date.
He has added 276 rushing yards and one score on the ground.
Prescott, who has been the franchise starter for the Cowboys since 2016, sent a warm message to Lance once news of his departure was confirmed.
“Yesssir! LFG (Let’s F***ing Go),” the 31-year-old wrote on Instagram, re-sharing a post from the Chargers that welcomed their new QB to LA.
Lance fell from a hopeful San Francisco 49ers franchise quarterback to a third-stringer for the Cowboys after entering the league four years ago.
He is now headed to the Bolts and will join a QB room led by starter Justin Herbert and likely backup Taylor Heinicke.
Lance will also be working under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
In 2021, the 49ers traded up to draft the North Dakota State product, but injuries, a lack of progress and the rise of Brock Purdy led to Lance becoming a bust in the Bay.
He is now hoping to revive his career with a fresh start in LA.
Prescott, meanwhile, has new back-up in the form of Joe Milton III, who has arrived in Dallas from the New England Patriots.
One former NFL star thinks Milton’s arrival could put Precott on notice, calling for him to ‘find a realtor’.
The importance of a capable second-string QB was on display for the Cowboys last season, after their starter went down in Week 9.
Prescott suffered a hamstring injury against the Atlanta Falcons in November, had surgery, and didn’t feature again in 2024.
In his absence, Rush stepped up and posted career highs in yards (1,844) and touchdowns (12).
Dallas went 4-4 with their back-up starting under center, before the team elected to play Lance in the season finale against the Washington Commanders.
Last month, Rush moved on and signed a two-year deal that could be worth up to $12.2m with the Baltimore Ravens, where he will play behind Lamar Jackson.
NFL's Greatest......
Ranking the top 10......
Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady?
Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top?
Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barrie Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmett Smith and more
Tight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare?
As well as making a number of off-season quarterback moves, the Cowboys are said to be close to extending star pass-rusher Micah Parsons.
Owner Jerry Jones, though, has faced criticism for his handling of the negotiations, and an apparent attempt to ‘circumvent’ Parsons’ agent David Mulugheta.
Reports suggest All-Pro Parsons is seeking a $200m deal, which would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in history.
Stay up to date with the latest from across the NFL via our talkSPORT Facebook page, and subscribe to our Endzone YouTube channel for news, view and exclusive interviews as we build up to the NFL Draft in April
