A former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys is joining the Philadelphia Eagles.
On Saturday, March 23, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Eagles are signing Will Grier, a former backup quarterback for the Cowboys. After playing for Dallas for two seasons (2021–2022), the 28-year-old Grier was cut before the 2023 season began because Trey Lance was acquired through trade.
Schefter reported, “Sources say that former Cowboys and Patriots quarterback Will Grier is joining the Eagles on a one-year contract.” “QBs Grier and Kenny Pickett were added by the Eagles in the last week.
Eagles are signing former Cowboys and Patriots QB Will Grier to a one-year deal, per sources,” Schefter wrote. “In the past week, the Eagles now have added QBs Kenny Pickett and Grier.
Grier is now the fourth quarterback on the Eagles’ roster, joining the likes of Jalen Hurts, the recently acquired Kenny Pickett and second-year man Tanner McKee.
Following his release from the Cowboys, Grier landed with the New England Patriots during the 2023 season. However, he didn’t appear in a single game. He also spent time with the Los Angeles Chargers before the conclusion of the 2023 season due to Justin Herbert’s season-ending injury.
Grier initially entered the NFL as a third-round draft pick in 2019 with the Carolina Panthers. His rookie season actually marks the last time he saw playing time. Grier started two games — losing both of them — while posting zero touchdowns against four interceptions for a 53.8% completion rate and 33.2 passer rating.
Although Grier has spent the first five seasons of his career as a journeyman backup quarterback, he was once a highly touted quarterback before landing at the University of Florida in 2014. He was considered the second-best dual-threat quarterback in his class and had multiple offers from big-time schools, including Auburn, Arkansas and Tennessee.
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