WILL GRIER NEWS

Back at practice Grier (groin) returned to practice this week, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Key Cowboys storylines in second preseason game include gunslinger QB

Entering the Cowboys' preseason game against the Chargers, David Helman breaks down what to watch for in L.A. on Saturday.

AUGUST 19, 2022

Cowboys stock report: Watching backup QB battle, young receivers and CB competition Can Will Grier push Cooper Rush for the backup QB spot? Young receivers get another opportunity to impress with veterans out vs. Chargers.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Projecting Cowboys' 53-man roster after first preseason game

After the first of three Cowboys preseason games and with initial cuts imminent, David Helman predicts the team's 53-man roster.

AUGUST 15, 2022

Not playing Saturday Grier (groin) is not expected to participate during the Cowboy's preseason game against the Broncos, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Grier saw reps as the Cowboy's third-string quarterback during the team's mandatory minicamp in June behind fellow backup Cooper Rush. In his absence Saturday, Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said during a pregame show that fourth-stringer Ben DiNucci "is going to get a lot of work" during the preseason opener, according to Gehlken. When healhty, Grier figures to compete with the fellow backup for third-string snaps moving forward this preseason.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' preseason opener a chance for Tyler Smith, backups to shine

All eyes will be on first-round pick Tyler Smith and the Cowboys' receiver depth in Denver on Saturday, writes David Helman.

AUGUST 12, 2022

Cowboys camp superlatives: Micah Parsons highlights All-Oxnard Awards

As the Cowboys wind down their time in California, David Helman presents his awards for the first couple of weeks of training camp.

AUGUST 10, 2022

Will Grier: A Lot More Comfortable Backup quarterback Will Grier discusses his progress in camp after learning the Cowboys' offense last year.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Will Grier vs. Cooper Rush: Cowboys QB Change Behind Dak Prescott? Grier is 27, lacks skins on the wall - he started twice in his rookie season of 2019, both losses - and is still trying to find his NFL way.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dak Prescott confident he can lead young Cowboys WRs

Much like Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott is confident in what the Cowboys have, which includes himself. David Helman has the latest from training...

AUGUST 4, 2022

Third option at quarterback Grier has been rotated in as the Cowboys' third-string quarterback during mandatory minicamp this past week, Mickey Spagnola of the team's official site reports.

Impact Grier was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury in January after failing to find the field during his first season with the Cowboys. The 2019 third-round pick has logged just two games in his NFL career, throwing for 228 yards and four interceptions on 28-of-52 passing as a rookie in Carolina. Grier's current standing on Dallas' depth chart suggests that he will continue to compete for a spot on the team's final 53-man roster this offseason.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mailbag: Could Will Grier Land Backup QB Job? I followed Will Grier at West Virginia and thought he was a really good quarterback. What are his strengths and weaknesses and what do you t...

JUNE 10, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Season concludes Grier (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Grier has not been active on game day since Week 8, with Cooper Rush occupying the backup role ahead of him. Even with Dallas hoping to make a deep postseason run, Grier's third season as a pro is over without him having recorded a statistic.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Washington LB Davis out vs. Cowboys as COVID-19 precaution

Washington rookie linebacker Jamin Davis is inactive against the Dallas Cowboys after reporting to team doctors with possible COVID-19 symptoms before the game

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive again Grier (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Grier hasn't dressed for Dallas since Week 8, when top backup Cooper Rush made a spot start against the Vikings while Dak Prescott was sidelined with a calf injury. Expect Grier to remain a fixture on the inactive list the rest of the season so long as Prescott and Rush are both available on gamedays.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper active for Cowboys; Saints' Kamara and Ramczyk out

Dallas receiver Amari Cooper is available to play against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night after being listed as questionable because of his recent positive COVID-19 test i...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lamb out, Smith back for Cowboys vs Raiders on Thanksgiving

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb is out against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving with a concussion, and left tackle Tyron Smith is returning after missing three games with...

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs full practice Wednesday Grier (knee) was able to log a full practice for the Cowboys Wednesday.

Impact Grier suffered a knee injury at practice before the Cowboys' Week 10 contest with the Falcons. The quarterback's status won't have much of an impact on the Cowboys' offense.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Atlanta Grier (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injury report Grier is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons due to a knee injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Grier popped up as a limited participant at Friday's practice due to a knee injury. It is unclear when the issue was sustained, but it presumably occurred at some point during the week. His status as the team's No. 3 quarterback will now depend on how he is feeling closer to kickoff.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys QB depth chart: Cooper Rush, Will Grier are Dallas' backups to Dak Prescott in 2021 The Cowboys' quarterback depth chart looks entirely different than it did behind Dak Prescott last year.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Neal, Anae out for Dallas against Eagles because of COVID-19

The Dallas Cowboys are missing players because of COVID-19 protocols for the third consecutive game to start the season

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands in Dallas behind Dak The Cowboys claimed Grier off waivers Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Dallas is an excellent landing spot for Grier after he lost a backup quarterback battle to P.J. Walker in Carolina. The Cowboys kept Cooper Rush on the initial 53-man roster behind Dak Prescott, though multiple reporters suggested the team would look outside the organization for its in-season backup quarterback. While Grier won't automatically be the choice to fill that role, he should at least get a chance to compete in practice with Rush for No. 2 duties. The 2019 third-round pick is 26 years old.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE