Cowboys sign quarterback to 53-man roster ahead of season finale

With just one game left to play, the Dallas Cowboys made a few moves including adding a quarterback to the 53-man roster.

Dallas Cowboys players' helmets rest on the bench against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Sunday will be the regular season finale for the Dallas Cowboys as they host the Washington Commanders in Week 18.

Ahead of their final game, Dallas had to send another player to the injured reserve. This time, it was cornerback Kemon Hall, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.

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Troy Pride will be elevated from the practice squad to take Hall’s spot in the secondary. As for his place on the 53-man roster, the Cowboys are signing Will Grier.

The Cowboys placed CB Kemon Hall on injured reserve and signed QB Will Grier to the active roster.

They also elevated CB Troy Pride from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game against Washington.

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) January 4, 2025

Grier has been elevated to the active roster in recent weeks, serving as the emergency third quarterback behind Cooper Rush and Trey Lance. His role shouldn’t change this week, even with the promotion.

Originally a third-round pick for the Carolina Panthers in 2019, Grier is in his second stint with the Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier (15) rolls out in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

He hasn’t appeared in a regular season game since his rookie campaign, but became a fan favorite in 2023 when he put up 305 yards, threw two touchdown passes, and ran for two more — all while Dak Prescott was calling plays.

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