Will Grier joins Cowboys coaching staff as offensive assistant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Will Grier has been hired as an offensive assistant by the Dallas Cowboys, a week after retiring as a player. Grier, a former third-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2019, has had multiple stints with the Cowboys and other NFL teams. His addition to the coaching staff follows previous discussions about joining earlier this offseason. Grier played with the Panthers and had two separate tenures with the Cowboys, as well as time with the Bengals, Chargers, and Eagles.
- •Will Grier is now an offensive assistant for the Cowboys.
- •He retired from playing one week prior to this announcement.
- •Grier was previously a third-round draft pick by the Panthers.
- •He has played for multiple NFL teams including the Cowboys.
- •Grier had considered an offer to join the Cowboys' staff earlier this offseason.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Add Former QB to Coaching Staff
- 8:28 PMESPN — Source: Ex-QB Grier joins Cowboys coaching staff
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Former Cowboys QB joins coaching staff for 2026 season, per report
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Will Grier joins Cowboys' coaching staff
"The Dallas Cowboys have added former Cowboys QB Will Grier to their offensive coaching staff following his recent retirement. The post Cowboys Add Former QB to Coaching Staff appeared first on HEAVY.
"Will Grier announced his retirement from the NFL on July 15. Just over a week later, he is set to join the Cowboys' coaching staff.
"Retired quarterback Will Grier is starting his next NFL path, joining the Cowboys as an offensive assistant, a source told ESPN.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:14 PMCowboys Add Former QB to Coaching Staff
The Dallas Cowboys have added former Cowboys QB Will Grier to their offensive coaching staff following his recent retirement. The post Cowboys Add Former QB to Coaching Staff appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPNJul 24, 2026, 8:28 PMSource: Ex-QB Grier joins Cowboys coaching staff
Retired quarterback Will Grier is starting his next NFL path, joining the Cowboys as an offensive assistant, a source told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 8:06 PMFormer Cowboys QB joins coaching staff for 2026 season, per report
Will Grier announced his retirement from the NFL on July 15. Just over a week later, he is set to join the Cowboys' coaching staff.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:34 PMWill Grier joins Cowboys' coaching staff
A week after retiring as a player, Will Grier is embarking on his next career, as a coach.
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