Dallas, TX – July 10, 2025
A former Eagles quarterback ignited controversy with a fiery jab at his old team. His bold words, aired publicly, add fuel to the always-tense NFC East rivalry, per ESPN.
The veteran’s critique targeted Philadelphia’s decision to overlook him. His move to Dallas, a hated divisional rival, carries deep personal meaning, per the Dallas Morning News.
Will Grier blasted the Eagles on The Pivot Podcast: “They said I was a placeholder. That I’d never play. So I signed with the team they never want to face. I’m in Dallas now — and every rep is personal.”
Grier, signed for the veteran minimum in 2025, spent all of last season buried on the Eagles’ depth chart. Philadelphia’s choice to prioritize younger backups stung, driving his Cowboys mission, per NFL.com.
His “personal” snaps now target the team that doubted his future. Grier’s role as a veteran backup strengthens Dallas’ quarterback room behind Dak Prescott, per Pro-Football-Reference.com.
Mike McCarthy embraced Grier immediately: “He brings fire. He brings maturity. And he brings a chip on his shoulder,” per Cowboys.com. His intensity, competing with Cooper Rush for the No. 2 job, fuels Dallas’ playoff ambitions, per The Athletic.
Cowboys' Will Grier Fires Back at Eagles:
"They said I was just a placeholder. So I signed with the team they never want to see win. I'm in dallas now — and every game against eagles is personal." pic.twitter.com/9gdQnnwvr8— MORGAN (@MORGAN671817548) July 6, 2025
With depth questions at quarterback, the Cowboys added Grier to stabilize the position and push internal competition, per Spotrac.
As training camp looms, Grier’s words echo through The Star in Frisco. Can his fire reignite his career — and help Dallas end a decades-long title drought?
Stay tuned to ESPN.
