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Cowboys Release Will Grier After Signing Sam Howell

Howell’s arrival prompted a reset of Dallas’s quarterback depth, focusing the backup competition behind Dak Prescott on Howell versus Joe Milton III.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Todd Archer reported Thursday that Dallas released quarterback Will Grier, trimming the position group.
  • Earlier in the week, the Cowboys signed Sam Howell to a one-year deal to bolster the No. 2 spot behind Dak Prescott.
  • The move leaves three quarterbacks on the roster: Prescott, Howell and Joe Milton III, with Howell and Milton set to vie for QB2.
  • Grier spent the 2025 season on the Cowboys’ practice squad and rejoined the team on a futures contract in January.
  • A 2019 third-round pick by the Panthers, Grier has two career NFL game appearances, completing 28 of 52 passes for 228 yards with four interceptions, and has since bounced among multiple teams.