Dallas Cowboys hire Will Grier as offensive assistant for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have hired Will Grier, a former backup quarterback to Dak Prescott, as an offensive assistant for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. Grier, who recently retired from playing, reunites with Prescott after his time with the Cowboys and other NFL teams. The team has been relatively quiet this offseason, focusing on preparations for training camp. Grier's addition is seen as a step towards potentially establishing a coaching career.
- •Will Grier previously played for the Cowboys in 2021 and 2022.
- •Grier retired from playing on July 15, 2026.
- •He joins the Cowboys coaching staff as an offensive assistant.
- •The Cowboys aim to enhance their offensive structure ahead of the new season.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Dak Prescott gets familiar face in Dallas as Cowboys hire former backup QB
"The Dallas Cowboys are adding a familiar face to their coaching staff, hiring an ex-backup quarterback to Dak Prescott ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
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