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Dallas Cowboys Release QB Will Grier
Team signs Sam Howell ahead of free agency, parting ways with Grier
Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:54pm
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The Dallas Cowboys have released quarterback Will Grier, according to reports. This comes after the team signed QB Sam Howell on Tuesday ahead of the start of free agency. Grier spent the entire 2025 season on the Cowboys' practice squad and had recently signed a reserve/futures contract with the team.
Why it matters
The release of Grier signals a shift in the Cowboys' quarterback depth chart as they look to the future. Howell's signing suggests the team is exploring options beyond current starter Dak Prescott, who has had injury issues in recent seasons.
The details
Grier, who played his college football at Florida and West Virginia, spent time with the Cowboys organization in both 2022 and 2023 before signing with the team in November 2025. However, he has not seen in-game action since 2019 when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers.
- The Cowboys released Grier on March 12, 2026.
- The team signed QB Sam Howell on March 10, 2026, ahead of free agency.
The players
Will Grier
A quarterback who spent the 2025 season on the Cowboys' practice squad after previous stints with the team in 2022 and 2023.
Sam Howell
A quarterback signed by the Cowboys on March 10, 2026, ahead of the start of free agency.
Dak Prescott
The Cowboys' current starting quarterback, who has dealt with injury issues in recent seasons.
What’s next
The Cowboys will likely look to Howell and Prescott to lead their quarterback room going forward, with Grier's release clearing the way for the team to focus on their long-term options at the position.
The takeaway
The Cowboys' decision to release Grier and sign Howell suggests the team is evaluating its options at quarterback and looking to build depth behind Prescott, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons.
