Philadelphia cut Grier from its practice squad Thursday.
Grier was brought onto the Eagles' practice squad just before the start of the regular season, but now he's headed back to free agency. He'll have to look for his next opportunity to make an impression elsewhere.
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Will Grier: Sticks around in Philly
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Grier signed with the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday.
The 2019 third-round pick lost the Eagles' No. 2 quarterback battle to both Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee during the preseason, but Grier will remain on the team's practice squad. Grier most recently appeared in an NFL game in 2019 with the Panthers, throwing for 228 yards and four interceptions across two contests.
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Eagles' Will Grier: Finds work in Philly
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The Eagles signed Grier to a one-year deal Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The 100th overall pick in the 2019 Draft by the Panthers, Grier is joining his sixth team since entering the NFL. He hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since his rookie season, when he started two contests for Carolina and completed 28 of 52 passes (53.8 percent) for 228 yards, zero touchdowns and four interceptions. In all likelihood, Grier will be a camp quarterback for the Eagles behind Jalen Hurts and newcomer Kenny Pickett.
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Will Grier: Waived by Patriots
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Grier was waived by the Patriots on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
New England signed Grier to its active roster off the Bengals' practice squad in September. He has since been available for depth under center behind Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe, but his services were never called for. The 28-year-old has not seen the field for regular-season action since 2019 in Carolina, and he is now set to look for a new opportunity. One possibility is landing on the Pats' practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.
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Patriots' Will Grier: Signed by New England
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The Patriots officially signed Grier to their active roster Friday.
Grier, who had been on the Bengals' practice squad, gives the team added signal-caller depth behind Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe ahead of Week 3 action. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, coach Bill Belichick noted Friday that Grier will be the Patriots' emergency third QB for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Will Grier: Parts ways with Dallas
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The Cowboys released Grier on Tuesday.
Grier's release was expected after the Cowboys acquired Trey Lance recently, but the 2019 third-rounder still performed well in Saturday's preseason finale against the Raiders. Grier completed 29 of 35 passes for 305 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing 10 times for 53 yards and two additional scores. Given his results, it's possible he finds a role with another team, even if he has to settle for a spot on a practice squad.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Shines in potential audition
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Grier completed 29 of 35 passes for 305 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Saturday's 31-16 preseason win over the Raiders. He added 10 rushes for 53 yards and two additional scores.
The Cowboys reportedly informed Grier that he would be cut following the addition of Trey Lance, though he got the chance to audition for a new job around the league while playing the entire game. He certainly took advantage, as he led the Dallas offense on four touchdown drives, which he capped with 15 and nine-yard passing scores as well as rushing touchdowns of two and seven yards. Grier may have to settle for a spot on a team's practice squad, but he should find a new opportunity after this excellent performance.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Set to be cut loose
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Grier will play the entire game Saturday against the Raiders in the Cowboys' preseason finale, but he's been told he won't make the team in the wake of the Trey Lance trade, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.
A third-round pick by the Panthers in 2019, Grier saw action in two games as a rookie but hasn't seen regular-season action since, either in Carolina or Dallas, and he appears to be running out of chances in the NFL. The 28-year-old will likely have to settle for a spot on a practice squad, either for the Cowboys or another team, if he gets lets go this late in the preseason.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Throws two TDs against Jags
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Grier completed 22 of 31 passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Saturday's 28-23 preseason loss to the Jaguars. He added 14 rushing yards on his lone carry.
The 28-year-old replaced Cooper Rush on the Cowboys' first possession of the second quarter and played the rest of the game, guiding the team to all its points in a 28-23 loss. Grier hit Jalen Tolbert for a 17-yard score just before halftime, then led a successful no-huddle drive late in the fourth that resulted in a 15-yard TD for John Stephens. Rush still holds down the No. 2 spot on the QB depth chart behind Dak Prescott, but Grier's impressive effort Saturday opens the door for a real battle between the two for the backup job.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Healthy scratch again
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Grier (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Bears, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Grier will be inactive for the second week in a row since starter Dak Prescott's return. With Cooper Rush backing up Prescott, the Cowboys will opt not to dress three quarterbacks.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Signs to active roster
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Dallas signed Grier to its 53-man roster Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The Cowboys had already used their allowed three standard practice squad elevations on him in Weeks 2, 3 and 4, so with Dak Prescott (thumb) likely sitting out another game this Sunday, they saw fit to sign Grier to the active roster. The 27-year-old signal caller did not play a snap in any of the three games for which he's been called up so far, and he's just an insurance policy in case Cooper Rush goes down.
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Will Grier: Reverts to practice squad
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Grier reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Grier did not play during Sunday's win over Washington after being elevated from Dallas' practice squad for the third week in a row. The 2019 third-round pick has essentially served as the Cowboy's backup quarterback behind Cooper Rush while starter Dak Prescott (thumb) has been sidelined. However, Grier is no longer eligible for any further practice-squad promotions with Dallas and will need to secure a full-time roster spot in order to suit up for the team again this season.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Called up once more
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Grier was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.
This becomes Grier's final standard elevation before the Cowboys are forced to make a decision on his status with the 53-man roster. The third-string backup has yet to see action behind Cooper Rush through two weeks.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Elevated for MNF
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Grier has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Giants.
Grier will join Dallas' active roster for the second week in a row as the backup to Cooper Rush. Grier didn't see the field in Week 2 against the Bengals while Rush led Dallas to victory sans Dak Prescott (thumb).
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Will Grier: Back on practice squad
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Grier reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Grier did not see the field this past Sunday after being promoted to Dallas' active roster ahead of the team's win over Cincinnati. The 2019 third-round pick served as the Cowboys' backup quarterback behind Cooper Rush, who went 19 of 31 for 235 yards and one touchdown in place of injured starter Dak Prescott (thumb). Grier will likely see two more such elevations from the team's practice squad with Prescott expected to sit out until at least Week 4 while recovering from thumb surgery.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Bumped up to active roster
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The Cowboys elevated Grier from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Cooper Rush is expected to draw the start in place of Dak Prescott (thumb), and Grier will operate as the primary backup. However, Grier may get a chance to showcase his abilities if Rush struggles early on. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said earlier this week that Rush separated from Grier at the end of the preseason due to Grier's hamstring injury, but he would trust either one of them to lead Dallas on Sunday. "We'll be evaluating all options," Jones said. "Those guys know the offense well. They've had a lot of reps in it, and consequently give us our best shot."
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Tosses two TDs against Seattle
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Grier completed 12 of 22 passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns in Friday's preseason game against the Seahawks. He also gained 26 yards on five carries.
The 2019 third-round pick showed off his athleticism working behind a patchwork offensive line, and Grier connected with Simi Fehoko and Brandon Smith on red-zone TDs in the second and third quarters. Cooper Rush got the start for the Cowboys and played only one series, but Grier may not have done enough to supplant him as the No. 2 QB behind Dak Prescott.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: To get two quarters Saturday
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Owner Jerry Jones said Grier will handle "at least two quarters" during Saturday's preseason contest at the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
With Dak Prescott not slated to play, Cooper Rush is getting the start at quarterback for the Cowboys before handing off the offense to Grier. It will mark Grier's first action of the exhibition season, as he missed the team's first preseason game due to a minor groin strain. Once Rush and Grier are done for the day, Ben DiNucci will be under center, likely for most of the fourth quarter.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Back at practice
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Grier (groin) returned to practice this week, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
The 27-year-old quarterback has played in only two NFL games since being drafted by Carolina in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, but Grier was looking good in training camp before suffering a minor groin strain. Given Cooper Rush's shaky performance in Dallas' preseason opener, the door is still open for Grier to emerge as the team's No. 2 QB to begin the season behind Dak Prescott.
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Cowboys' Will Grier: Inactive against Atlanta
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Grier (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Grier was limited in practice Friday due to a knee injury and he's been ruled out of this contest. However, his fantasy upside is almost non-existent as a third-string signal-caller and his absence won't affect any fantasy rosters.
