Will Grier was waived by the Cowboys, removing a veteran option from a crowded QB room. Grier’s NFL stint has featured stints with backups and practice squads; fantasy impact remains minimal unless an unexpected opportunity arises elsewhere.

Grier was released by Dallas after preseason drives impressed some, but the club prefers Joe Milton III as the No. 2. He could still be stashed on the Cowboys’ practice squad as an emergency quarterback behind Dak Prescott, keeping a wavier-wire opportunity alive in-season.

Grier is the No. 3 quarterback, with the staff saying they know what he is. His NFL action is limited to two games in 2019 with four picks and no TDs, and his recent role has centered on practice squads and learning Dallas’ system.

Grier enters the conversation as a potential backup, his performance in drills and any extended looks could tilt the DAL QB depth map, affecting backups and fantasy upside behind Prescott.

Grier entered early and offered a different rhythm than Milton, finishing 1 of 5 for 33 yards across his only series. His role in the backup competition remains open, with coaching staff signaling a true open competition behind Prescott, reinforcing the fantasy implication that clear separation between Milton and Grier could shape Week 1 depth charts.