Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is facing mounting pressure over his investment in quarterback Trey Lance, a move that has yet to pay dividends. With the Cowboys’ season spiraling downward, questions about Lance’s role and future with the team are growing louder. The team’s 34-10 loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night dropped them to a disappointing 3-7, leaving fans frustrated and pointing fingers.

Under normal circumstances—like if the Cowboys were winning or if Dak Prescott was healthy—there wouldn’t be much debate. But Prescott remains sidelined, and backup Cooper Rush, while solid statistically, hasn’t been able to steer the team back on course. Against the Texans, Rush threw for an impressive 354 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Still, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide for a team struggling on both sides of the ball.

With the Cowboys’ playoff hopes dimming and a high draft pick looming, calls for Lance to take the field are growing louder. Many fans see little harm in giving the 24-year-old a chance, especially considering Jones traded a fourth-round pick to acquire him. But surprisingly, Jones isn’t among those pushing for Lance to start—at least not yet.

After Monday’s loss, Jones reaffirmed his preference for Rush, as noted by longtime Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr. For now, the owner is standing by his decision to let Rush lead the team.

Lance, who becomes a free agent after this season, has barely seen the field since arriving in 2023. His only extended action came during the 2024 preseason, where he completed 73-of-113 passes for 662 yards, two touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also showed promise as a runner, racking up 168 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Still, whether he gets a real chance to prove himself remains to be seen.