The New England Patriots announced on Friday that they have signed quarterback Will Grier to the 53-man active roster from the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad and moved defensive back Marcus Jones (shoulder) to Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Grier will join the Patriots active roster to give the team more depth at the position behind starter Mac Jones and backup Bailey Zappe as they head into a Week 3 matchup against the division-rival New York Jets this Sunday. Grier will serve as the team's emergency third signal-caller for this week's game. Marcus Jones suffered a torn labrum in his shoulder in the Week 2 loss to the Miami Dolphins and will now have to miss at least the next four games.
Sep 22, 2023 11:35 AM EST
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed quarterback Will Grier to the team's practice squad. Grier, who most recently spent time in Dallas, was released on roster cutdown day. His spot on the roster was taken when the Cowboys traded for Trey Lance. The team did let him play the entire preseason finale to show other teams what he could do. The former third-round pick showed off, throwing for 305 yards and two touchdowns. He added another 53 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Grier is currently the third quarterback on the Bengals roster behind starter Joe Burrow and Jake Browning.
Aug 30, 2023 9:24 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier, who will be released or traded in the coming days, was told that he would play the entire preseason finale so that he could showcase himself to prospective teams. He certainly did not disappoint, completing 29 of 35 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns. He also impressed on the ground, rushing for 53 yards and scoring an additional two touchdowns. Needless to say, the 28-year-old should generate significant interest in the coming days, and it would not come as a surprise to see him make another team's 53-man roster.
Aug 26, 2023 11:13 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier struggled in a preseason game on Saturday. He attempted 18 passes, completing 13 for 136 scoreless yards and an interception. He added seven yards on the ground with two carries. Grier was thoroughly outplayed by Cooper Rush, who would seemingly be in the lead to be QB2 behind starter Dak Prescott.
Aug 20, 2023 2:41 AM EST
Grier (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Bears, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Oct 30, 2022 8:51 AM EST
Dallas signed Grier to its 53-man roster Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Oct 4, 2022 1:37 PM EST
Grier reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Oct 3, 2022 4:46 PM EST
Grier was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Oct 1, 2022 2:12 PM EST
Grier reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Sep 27, 2022 6:56 PM EST
Grier has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Giants.
Sep 26, 2022 10:23 AM EST
Grier reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Sep 19, 2022 2:41 PM EST
The Cowboys elevated Grier from their practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Sep 17, 2022 4:07 PM EST
Grier has signed with the Cowboys' practice squad, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Aug 31, 2022 5:42 PM EST
The Cowboys waived Grier on Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Aug 30, 2022 9:44 AM EST
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.
Aug 27, 2022 4:43 AM EST
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Grier (groin) will be "full speed" and likely play the first three quarters of Friday's preseason finale against the Seahawks, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Aug 26, 2022 4:28 PM EST
Grier may have aggravated his groin injury during Saturday's preseason game, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Aug 21, 2022 10:54 AM EST
Grier completed six of 10 passes for 98 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed once for nine yards in the Cowboys' 32-18 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday night.
Aug 20, 2022 10:11 PM EST
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.
Aug 20, 2022 6:38 PM EST
Grier (groin) returned to practice this week, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Aug 19, 2022 9:57 AM EST