Dallas Cowboys make it official, add Will Grier amid quarterback concerns

The Dallas Cowboys are officially elevating former West Virginia star quarterback Will Grier from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 5. Dallas Morning News reporter Michael Gehlkin shared the expected move on Tuesday before the team announced it on Wednesday.

Grier will be the backup quarterback behind Cooper Rush who has been filling in as the starter for the last three weeks. Dak Prescott could possibly return from injury for Week 6, which means Grier’s promotion may be brief.

If Prescott does return for Week 6, he’ll be going up against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.

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Will Grier had a promising preseason for the Cowboys, throwing for 186 yards, two touchdowns, and an additional 35 rushing yards on six attempts in two games. The team signed him off waivers in September of 2021 after a two-year stint with the Carolina Panthers.

The 2019 third-round draft pick hasn’t played in a regular-season game since his first season in the league with Carolina. He completed 53.8% of his passes with no scores and four picks.

Cowboys move Jake McQuaide to IR

NFL veteran and Dallas Cowboys long snapper Jake McQuaide suffered a torn tricep last week. His move to injured reserve opened the spot on the active roster for the additional quarterback.

The Cowboys have not had to switch long snappers midseason in several years. They have already worked out multiple replacements with the option to sign one or more to the practice squad before making a final decision on the final roster for Sunday.

At 35 years old, McQuaide is in the 12^th year of his career and second with the Dallas Cowboys following a decade in the Rams organization. He is a two-time Pro Bowler who played collegiately at Ohio State before going undrafted in 2011.

The Cowboys face the Rams on the road this week, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 pm ET on FOX.