Will Grier retires, joins Dallas Cowboys coaching staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Will Grier has concluded his brief return to the NFL with the Carolina Panthers after 85 days, opting for a coaching role with the Dallas Cowboys. Grier initially joined the Panthers as a quarterback on April 21 but retired on July 15. He confirmed his position as an offensive assistant with the Cowboys on July 24, where he will start working at the upcoming training camp. Grier's playing career was marked by limited appearances, with his last notable season as a rookie in 2019. His transition to coaching comes after Dallas had previously offered him a position earlier in the offseason, which he declined to pursue an active playing opportunity with Carolina.
- •Will Grier had two starts as a rookie for Carolina Panthers in 2019.
- •He initially joined the Panthers as a quarterback before his July retirement.
- •Grier accepted a coaching position with the Cowboys on July 24.
- •Dallas had previously offered him a coaching role before his return to Carolina.
- •He begins his new role with the Cowboys at the upcoming training camp.
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Carolina Panthers QB Will Grier Makes Career Decision After 85-Day Comeback
"The Cowboys wanted Will Grier as a coach in the spring. He chose one last Panthers comeback before returning to Dallas 94 days later. The post Ex-Carolina Panthers QB Will Grier Makes Career Decision After 85-Day Comeback appeared first on HEAVY.
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