Andrew Buller-Russ
NFL offseasons always bring a lot of change, especially to the back end of the roster. The Dallas Cowboys are no different.
On Wednesday, the Cowboys signed 25-year-old Sam Howell to a one-year contract. He’s expected to compete with Joe Milton for the primary backup job to Dak Prescott. However, Howell’s arrival meant another QB on the roster had to go.
On Thursday, ESPN’s Cowboys insider Todd Archer reported that Dallas has released quarterback Will Grier from the roster. Grier spent most of the 2025 season on the Cowboys’ practice squad and was re-signed to the team on a futures contract in January.
Now the 30-year-old quarterback will have a chance to catch on with another team, ideally in a situation where he isn’t the fourth player on the depth chart. Yet, that could be easier said than done for a player who’s made just two appearances in his career, back in 2019 with the Panthers.
However, Grier’s playing time was limited, and those appearances came in his rookie season after Carolina made him the 100th overall pick in the third round. Grier wound up completing 28-of-52 passes (53.8%) for 228 yards, zero touchdowns, and four interceptions. He also took six sacks.
Still, that was seven years ago, and Grier has undoubtedly improved his game since. Now he’ll have to hope he gets a chance to prove it after his time with the Cowboys has run out.
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