Will Grier - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

NFL teams don't use game-day roster flexibility with emergency QBs as often as one would think

The NFL is in its third season since the return of a rule that allows teams to designate an emergency third quarterback without using a spot on the active game-day roster

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with Cowboys' practice unit Grier was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Grier will remain in Dallas as a member of the team's practice unit after he was released Tuesday. The quarterback spent the final stretch of the 2024 campaign with the Cowboys' practice squad, and he will operate as an extra depth option behind Dak Prescott and Joe Milton in 2025.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Cowboys Dallas released Grier on Tuesday.

Impact Grier spent time on the Cowboys' and Eagles' practice squads last season, but he last logged regular-season snaps back in 2019 with the Panthers, his rookie year. He may be on the short list to re-sign with Dallas as a member of the practice squad.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy DeVito is one of many quarterbacks released as teams trim rosters to 53 players

Tommy DeVito is the latest quarterback looking for a new team

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Joe Milton accounts for 2 TDs as Cowboys beat Falcons 31-13 in preseason finale

Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Cowboys StoryLine: Who's Got Dak's Back? There are plenty of questions still to answer regarding this team but the biggest might be at backup quarterback. Joe Milton, Will Grier or...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Girls Talk, 'Boys Talk: What The Helly The girls discuss the backup QB situation with Joe Milton and Will Grier, the state of the DB room, and if it's time to panic.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Jay Higgins IV strip sacks Will Grier for fumble, Kaimon Rucker recovers Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jay Higgins IV strip sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier for fumble and linebacker Kaimon Rucker recover...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • NFL.COM

Highlight: Jay Higgins IV Strip Sacks Will Grier Outside linebacker Kaimon Rucker recovers a fumble after inside linebacker Jay Higgins IV strip sacks Cowboys quarterback Will Grier.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Cowboys want to get Joe Milton plenty of snaps before deciding if he will be Dak Prescott's backup

Joe Milton likely would have played every snap in the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason opener on Saturday if the second-year quarterback had not sustained a minor elbow injury late in the...

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Brian Schottenheimer hasn't decided between Joe Milton, Will Grier as Cowboys' backup Milton left room for improvement following his showing against the Rams in the preseason opener.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Will Grier masterfully crafts his path for a Cowboys rushing TD Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier scores a touchdown from an eight yard rush.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • NFL.COM

Stetson Bennett throws 2 TD passes, looks sharp in Rams' 31-21 preseason victory over Cowboys

Stetson Bennett led the Los Angeles Rams to a 31-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in both teams' preseason opener

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Cowboys QB flexes Super Bowl 59 ring from last year's stint with Eagles Will Grier had a brief stint with the Philadelphia Eagles last season, so was awarded a Super Bowl 59 ring that he proudly showed off on soc...

JULY 19, 2025 • SI.COM

Under the radar former third-round pick could be pivotal to Cowboys' playoff hopes 2025 looks like it's Will Grier's time to shine as the reliable backup quarterback behind Dak Prescott.

JUNE 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Mailbag: Is solution at backup QB in place? Are you satisfied with the backup quarterbacks, Joe Milton and Will Grier? Have these two QBs shown enough that causes you to believe they a...

MAY 16, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Depth Chart: Battle for QB2 could be fiery matchup in Cowboys' camp Will Grier is back in the building with his eyes on the QB2 role behind Dak Prescott, but the addition of Joe Milton means the two will work...

MAY 13, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Brian Schottenheimer's first NFL draft as Cowboys coach could fall several ways for Dallas

Brian Schottenheimer’s first NFL draft as coach of the Dallas Cowboys comes after a run through free agency in which the club put the emphasis on defensive reinforcements

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Group Chat: Prescott's recovery and the spicy QB2 battle between Joe Milton, Will Grier There's good news on the Dak Prescott injury front, but that doesn't mean the battle for QB2 is any less important — especially after the Co...

APRIL 16, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Could NFL draft provide answer for Dallas Cowboys' uncertain backup QB situation? As it stands, Will Grier and Joe Milton are the backups. The draft, however, leads to many possibilities.

APRIL 7, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Next Man Up: Will Grier poised for wide-open QB2 battle in Dallas Not since the pre-Cooper Rush days has the battle at QB2 been so wide open in Dallas, and Will Grier is in a unique position to take the ear...

MARCH 31, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

All options on the table for Cowboys at backup quarterback position Dak Prescott and Will Grier are currently the only two quarterbacks on the Cowboys roster. COO and co-owner Stephen Jones spoke about how th...

MARCH 31, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys could target journeyman quarterback to play behind Dak Prescott | Sporting News Canada The Dallas Cowboys currently do not have a reliable backup for Dak Prescott. Will Grier is slated to be the current No.2 quarterback, but th...

MARCH 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Where will the Cowboys find Dak Prescott's backup? Exploring the options Will Grier is the only QB on the roster besides Dak Prescott. Will Dallas go with him or try to find someone else to compete?

MARCH 25, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Cowboys begin to turn page on 2024, announce extensions for Will Grier, Darius Harris Dallas also signed nine players to reserve/future contracts Monday.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

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