Dak reflects on Lance trade, says it's 'tough' to see Grier go - ESPN

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott went through a range of emotions over the last two days, ending with the Dallas Cowboys' 31-16 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders to close out the preseason on Saturday.

Prescott had fun calling plays and directing an offense that put up 457 yards and 28 first downs, and expressed disappointment for teammate Will Grier, whose time with the Cowboys is about to end with the acquisition of Trey Lance from the San Francisco 49ers to be the No. 3 quarterback.

Owner and general manager Jerry Jones did not give Prescott a heads up that a trade was coming and did not speak with the quarterback until before kickoff Saturday.

«I can't say that I necessarily expected (a heads up), no,» Prescott said. «I understand though that that's business. I understand that they're probably on a timeline, they need to get something done. He felt like that strengthened this team and, yeah, ready to welcome (Lance) and, yeah, I mean knowing the strength of the quarterback room that we have. Honestly right now, my heart and my mind is with Will. So it's a tough situation, honestly. Love that guy to death over there. Plays his ass off, comes in prepares the right way each and every day.»

Prescott was asked if he was surprised by the trade for Lance, who was picked up for a 2024 fourth-round pick.

«You've been in this league eight years, been on this team,» Prescott said, «it's hard to say that I was surprised to be honest with you.»

Prescott said he crossed paths with Lance during a marketing event in 2021 before Lance was picked No. 3 overall by San Francisco.

«I mean obviously understand it's a business,» Prescott said. «That's a first-round talent and you're always trying to make your team better. But that was