Cowboys' trade for Trey Lance deemed NFL's worst draft mistake

A recent evaluation identifies the Dallas Cowboys' acquisition of quarterback Trey Lance as the worst draft mistake in the last decade. The Cowboys traded a fourth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers, where Lance was initially drafted third overall in 2021. Despite high expectations, Lance struggled to perform as Dak Prescott's backup. His tenure with the Cowboys resulted in a $6.2 million salary without significant contributions on the field. Following a lackluster stint, Lance is now backup to Justin Herbert with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 49ers utilized the pick acquired in the trade to draft safety Malik Mustapha.

• 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Bad trade acquisition, Cowboys $6M investment is NFL's top draft mistake