Trey Lance is not finished yet. Not in this league, where headlines hit harder than linebackers, and comeback stories aren’t just tolerated, they’re craved. Once upon a draft night in 2021, he was the golden ticket. Third overall. The supposed franchise savior for the 49ers. Big arm. Bigger expectations. But instead of glory, it was ankle surgeries, QB controversies, and a one-way ticket out of San Francisco. Then came Dallas—a pit stop that felt more like football purgatory. And now, the next stop? Will it be a forever home or just another pit spot in between?
Trey Lance has once again packed his bags, slammed the Big D door behind him, and touched down in Hollywood—literally—with a pen in hand, contract on the table, and that “I’ve got something to prove” look burning in his eyes. Trey Lance isn’t just signing. He’s rewriting the script. He’s screaming — “Bolt up.” Two words. One city. And a second shot at proving the doubters wrong. The Los Angeles Chargers made it official with a flashy Instagram post that looked like it came straight out of a GQ photo shoot. There was Trey Lance in full Chargers gear, the city skyline glowing behind him, pen poised over a contract, ready to etch his name into LA’s football future. The caption? Simple: “LA Trey.” The vibe? Anything but simple.
Lance followed it up with a video shout-out: “Bolt fans, what’s going on? It’s Trey Lance. Just signed, super excited to get out of here and get started. Bolt up, let’s go.” Yes, the same Trey Lance who has only played twelve NFL games overall (with 5 of those as a starter) and who, unfortunately, threw five interceptions in his most recent preseason start against the Chargers. That same Trey Lance just inked a $6.2 million deal to join the Bolts’ QB room as QB3 behind Justin Herbert and Taylor Heinicke.
Critics, however, didn’t mince words. They said, “Overpaid.” “Unproven.” The Chargers, however, are a good example of the redemptive arc that Hollywood craves. They need one of their own. Because let’s face it, there is no doubt that Justin Herbert is the one. But when he goes down or the pocket collapses, you need more than just a clipboard holder. The spark plug is necessary. A wild card. Someone who can come off the bench and buy you time by making defences sweat a little. And that’s Trey.
Yes, there has been an irregularity in the passing. However, the athleticism? Still electric. The benefit? Still glowing like the LA skyline behind him. And for a team looking to rebuild its offense under a new regime and rebrand itself in a city drowning in stars, taking a flyer on a 24-year-old former top-three pick makes Hollywood sense. Low risk. High ceiling. And if it clicks? On a bargain budget, they recently acquired a blockbuster talent. So yeah, LA Trey is more about the story he could write and not just about his stats.
And while LA was busy giving Trey the keys to a new beginning, back in Dallas, one man stopped to tip his cap. No drama. No shade. A franchise QB showing his fallen understudy genuine respect.
Dak tips the crown: QB1 shows love as Trey Lance rides off to LA
Dak Prescott didn’t start a Twitter thread or write a lengthy parting letter. He didn’t have to. Just one repost. One fire emoji. One reply in Dak style: “Yesssir! Let’s f—— go.” Short. Raw. And, it comes directly from the QB1 playbook on how to express love without sending a Hallmark card.
But let’s zoom out: The backup quarterback deck has been formally cleared by the Cowboys. Cooper Rush? Took his steady hands and clipboard to Baltimore. Lance Trey? He recently inked a new $6.2 million contract in Los Angeles and is already “bolting up” to the camera as if he’s been there for years. Dak’s new insurance policy is Joe Milton III, who has a rocket arm and rookie nerves. And yet, Prescott didn’t flinch. Didn’t throw shade. Didn’t say, “He never played anyway.” Rather, he offered Trey his flowers, openly and without ego, as he had done when Rush left.
#Cowboys Dak Prescott showing support for Trey Lance signing with the Los Angeles Chargers.
“Yesssir! LFG @treylance09.”
Both QBs played two seasons together.
(: @dak on IG) pic.twitter.com/0DnH0Q3JtR
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 5, 2025
For what reason? Because that was something Trey won in that locker room in Dallas. Not through stats—he barely got to throw a real pass in a Cowboys uniform. He didn’t make news because his name was hidden beneath the depth chart. But by presence, humility, and hard work. Trust is more valuable than reps, and Lance earned it by being there, working hard, and focusing on himself.
Every day, Trey Lance was always in the building—first one in, last one out kind of vibe—while the media crowded around Micah and the cameras were on Dak. No grievances. No, whispers, “Why am I not playing?” Just film room grind, scout team reps, and quietly pulling rookies aside between drills like a guy who understood his job wasn’t just to wait—it was to help others prepare.
And Prescott noticed it. Felt it. Dak made sure the world knew: “That’s my guy. Go eat.” Even though it was 1,400 miles away and in a different shade of blue. Although the NFL is based on contracts and cap space, fans rarely witness the mentoring, respect, and fraternity that takes place behind closed doors. And we did see it in that silent Instagram story with no filters and a fire emoji. Dak wasn’t the only one acting elegantly. That was Dak being Dak.
Trey Lance may be wearing new colors and cashing new checks, but his story is still being written. LA Trey might just be a caption now, but give it time. The league forgets fast, but it remembers comebacks even faster. And as for Dak? He’s not just leading America’s Team—he’s giving lessons in loyalty along the way.
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