The Patriots waived third-string quarterback Will Grier on Saturday, a supply confirmed to the Herald.
Grier served because the group’s third-string quarterback ever since he signed to the energetic roster on Sept. 22. He didn’t see any recreation motion with the Patriots. His launch leaves Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe because the Patriots’ solely obtainable quarterbacks on the energetic roster, whereas rookie quarterback/receiver Malik Cunningham is obtainable on the apply squad.
In apply, Grier took scout-team reps virtually solely apart from the Patriots’ lone apply final week earlier than their bye. Jones and Zappe cut up all of the beginning reps in apply this week. Asked about his time with the starters, Grier advised reporters this week it was “great,” and he believed he might assist the group win.
“I came in at a tough time as far as reps go, so it was good to get some,” Grier mentioned. “Even the scout-team reps I get once we do scout group are good. Just good to play ball. You’ve seen guys across the league like Josh Dobbs. It’s superior to see what he did, man. At the tip of the day, you’ve simply received to play ball.
“And (Dobbs)’ obviously a testament to that theory that I believe in wholeheartedly. If I get the opportunity, I’m just going to go play and win.”
Grier had earlier stops with the Panthers, who drafted him within the third spherical of the 2019 draft, the Cowboys and Bengals. His launch clears an open roster spot that’s anticipated to be stuffed by practice-squad offensive sort out Conor McDermott.
ESPN first reported Grier’s launch.
Source: www.bostonherald.com