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Unfortunately, there hasn\u2019t been much luck in the league for quarterbacks as free agent\u00a0Trey Lance\u00a0is still available on the market. However, after the recent\u00a0Cooper Rush signing with the Baltimore Ravens, there could be some type of interest soon from teams this offseason. While Lance is struggling to find a new opportunity, it might not be the end of his NFL career as several rosters are looking for a new quarterback but Lance may have to settle for a backup job. Originally selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the former North Dakota State product should be picking up steam in the coming days as long as Aaron Rogers and Russell Wilson sign and pick their teams sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

Lance\u00a0is no \u201csurefire\u201d starter\u00a0but he still provides a lot of upside for any team willing to give him a legitimate shot. In 2023, the Dallas Cowboys made the move to trade for him but never really gave him a real opportunity as he stuck around as the third-string quarterback behind Rush for the past two seasons. The tools that Lance provides won\u2019t be disappearing anytime soon as the signal-caller isn\u2019t turning mid-age until May. Lance has a high ceiling with any team in the league as long as he can get a shot as a backup.<\/p>\n

\u201cStruggling\u201d Free Agent Trey Lance Should Have Suitors Soon \u2013 5 Possible Next Teams<\/h2>\n

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Baltimore Ravens<\/h4>\n

The Baltimore Ravens\u00a0may have got Cooper Rush this free agency\u00a0but it doesn\u2019t mean the team shouldn\u2019t get another quarterback. Rush and Trey Lance kept the Cowboys intact for the majority of the 2024 campaign and they could be a key asset behind\u00a0Lamar Jackson. This could be Lance\u2019s opportunity to beat out Rush for the potential backup job as Baltimore has the same style that fits Lance.<\/p>\n

Washington Commanders<\/h4>\n
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To no surprise, the Washington Commanders are bringing back\u00a0Marcus Mariota\u00a0on another one-year deal. He was a\u00a0solid support system for Jayden Daniels\u2019 rookie year\u00a0but this could be Mariota\u2019s last season with Washington as he will likely earn a potential starting opportunity elsewhere in 2026. Trey Lance reuniting with Dan Quinn makes sense and he could be a key contributor for the offense.<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers<\/h4>\n

For the Panthers, the team finally has their faith in quarterback\u00a0Bryce Young\u00a0despite benching him earlier last year in favor of Andy Dalton. However, Young came back into the lineup and even though he\u2019s the starter, there\u2019s no guarantee that head coach Dave Canales won\u2019t bench him again.\u00a0Dalton is returning again\u00a0as the backup but they might benefit from Lance starting to get them back in the wild card if Young underperforms again.<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints<\/h4>\n

This might be the best likely scenario for Trey Lance. The New Orleans Saints fans were not happy to hear that quarterback\u00a0Derek Carr is back. Spencer Rattler is their only dependable option but he\u2019s still developing. Perhaps, the Saints should take the route of giving Lance a shot if they bench Carr.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers<\/h4>\n

Even though the Chargers are re-signing Taylor Heinicke, it\u2019s never a bad idea to get another quarterback. Jim Harbaugh believes in\u00a0Justin Herbert\u00a0and says he\u2019s one of the greatest to do it. However, they shouldn\u2019t stray away from getting Lance in the mix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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