Will Grier retires from NFL, could pursue coaching opportunity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:13 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier announced his retirement ahead of training camp scheduled to open in just over a week. Grier was competing for the third quarterback spot behind Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett. His departure moves rookie Haynes King into that position. Grier had been drafted by the Panthers in the 2019 NFL Draft and previously played for several NFL teams. His father mentioned Grier had an offer to join the Dallas Cowboys as a coach, indicating a potential future in coaching after his playing career.
- •Will Grier retires ahead of Panthers training camp opening.
- •He was third on the depth chart behind Young and Pickett.
- •Grier had experience with multiple NFL teams prior to his retirement.
- •His father indicated a coaching offer from the Cowboys.
- •Rookie Haynes King now holds the third quarterback spot.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Former Carolina Panthers QB Could Have Next Step Already Planned
"A now-retired Carolina Panthers quarterback could have his next step planned.
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