“The QB Factory is so back” – Eagles sign ex-Cowboys QB Will Grier despite having Kenny Pickett as Jalen Hurts’ backup, fans react

The Eagles have inked Will Grier in a one-year contract this offseason.

“The QB Factory is so back” – Eagles sign ex-Cowboys QB Will Grier despite having Kenny Pickett as Jalen Hurts’ backup, fans react

Will Grier and Kenny Pickett (Via Imago)

The Philadelphia Eagles are arming their quarterback team ahead of the upcoming NFL season. They acquire another quarterback straight from the divisional rival, the Dallas Cowboys, building up the competition for quarterback No. 3 position. 

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Eagles have inked Will Grier in a one-year contract this offseason. Prior to that, they had traded in the former starting quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Pittsburgh Steelers. But none of these newly acquired quarterbacks are added to dethrone Jalen Hurts from the starting job. 

Schefter reported on X:

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Eagles are signing former Cowboys and Patriots QB Will Grier to a one-year deal, per sources. In the past week, the Eagles now have added QBs Kenny Pickett and Greer.
Adam Schefter on X

Grier’s journey last season went through a rollercoaster ride through various teams including the Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots, and Cincinnati Bengals. Despite being active for multiple teams in the 2023 season, the quarterback didn’t play a single regular season game. 

Before the beginning of the 2024 offseason, the Philly was going in an entirely different direction under former offensive coordinator Brian Johnson, who now has joined the Washington Commanders. It was after hiring Kellen Moore as the new Offensive Coordinator, that the franchise began moving with a new strategy, followed by the recent offseason signings. 

Fan reaction to the Eagles signing Will Grier 

With the signing of Grier, veteran quarterback Tanner McKee would now have competition for the No. 3 quarterback position in the team next season. Although McKee is expected to take the lead, fans didn’t like him getting a competition with a quarterback like former Cowboys QB Grier. 

Eagles veteran quarterback Tanner McKee
Eagles veteran quarterback Tanner McKee (Via Philadelphia Inquirer)

 “The QB Factory is so back,” the Eagles fan page wrote. While a fan wrote, “McKee is better than both.” Fans also joked that after this trade, Pickett would again ask for a trade request which will be the next headline. Here are some of the reactions are: 

A lot of the fans aren’t quite happy with Grier’s signing as many claimed McKee is way better than him and should be the No. 3 quarterback. It is to be seen if Grier manages to prove everyone wrong.

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