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Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Will Grier Retires at 31 After 2 NFL Games, Turning Down Cowboys Coaching Path
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 16

Will Grier Retires at 31 After 2 NFL Games, Turning Down Cowboys Coaching Path

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16

Summary

  • Will Grier announced on Instagram that he retired Wednesday at 31, ending a pro career in which the former third-round pick appeared in only two NFL games.
  • April had brought Grier back to Carolina on a new deal, but he instead chose to leave playing entirely after reportedly receiving a coaching opportunity with the Dallas Cowboys.
  • 228 passing yards and four interceptions marked his entire NFL stat line, all from two rookie-season appearances with the Panthers after they drafted him in 2019.
  • Carolina now heads into training camp with three quarterbacks — Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett and Haynes King — while former teammates including Dak Prescott posted tributes to Grier.

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