Feb. 2, 2026, 10:05 p.m. CT
Absent a third quarterback on the roster, the Dallas Cowboys have signed journeyman QB Will Grier to a reserve/futures contract ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The move brings back a familiar presence to the Dallas quarterback room and gives the veteran signal-caller another opportunity to compete for a roster spot.
Futures contracts are common in the NFL this time of year, as they allow teams to secure the rights of a player. Grier is now eligible to participate in offseason programs and becomes an extra arm during the team’s various mini-camps and organized team activities.
Dak Prescott is the clear cut starter and the only other quarterback on the roster was Joe Milton III, whom they traded for during last offseason.
Grier, 30, originally entered the league as a 2019 third-round pick by the Panthers. In Carolina, he would go 28 of 52 for 228 yards and four interceptions with zero touchdowns in his only regular season game action of his career.
Dallas would enjoy his services through the 2022 season before Grier journeyed through four teams before landing back in Dallas in 2024. His base salary should coincide with his previous earnings which hover around the league minimum compensation.
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He was released during the final Dallas roster cuts in 2025 and spent the season on the Cowboys practice squad where he served as the team’s emergency third quarterback for the duration of the season. He now gets another opportunity to earn a roster spot in 2026.