Will Grier’s signing with the Patriots became official on Friday morning, and Bill Belichick even shared what role the quarterback will play in Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.
Grier will serve as the Patriots’ emergency third quarterback, marking the first time the Patriots will exercise that option since the rule was implemented over the offseason. So, Grier would play against the Jets if starter Mac Jones and backup Bailey Zappe get hurt or ejected from Sunday’s game even though he won’t be on the active gameday roster.
The Patriots’ decision to sign Grier raised some eyebrows when the deal was first reported on Thursday.