Before trading Trey Lance to the Cowboys, the 49ers reportedly discussed the quarterback’s availability with three other teams, including two AFC playoff contenders, leading up to Friday’s stunning deal.
According to The Athletic’s Diana Russini, the Bills and Ravens had “conversations” with San Francisco about a possible deal for Lance, the No. 3 pick in 2021, while the Lions also “showed interest” in the move.
While the talks were not in the advanced stages, Russini noted most of the early discussions concerning a trade involved an undisclosed sixth-round pick that “could get to a fifth.” In its deal with Dallas, the Niners acquired only a 2024 fourth-round pick for the once highly-touted QB prospect.
