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NFL quarterback Will Grier retires at 31
By Ryan Gaydos
Published July 16, 2026
Will Grier, a former West Virginia Mountaineers star quarterback who played two games in the NFL, decided to retire from the sport at the age of 31.
Grier made the announcement on his social media on Wednesday and the Carolina Panthers put out a news story on his decision.
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West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Will Grier reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Baylor Bears in the second half at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. (Ray Carlin/USA TODAY Sports)
"Retired today," Grier wrote in a post on Instagram.
He signed a deal with the Panthers in April and reportedly received a coaching opportunity with the Dallas Cowboys, but decided to walk away from the game altogether.
Grier shared messages of support on his Instagram Stories with Dak Prescott, Jake Ferguson and Kenny Pickett paying tribute to the quarterback.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier warms up before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)
"Never retired, just switching lanes," Prescott wrote in his post. "Congrats my brother."
The Panthers selected Grier in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft after he played college football for the Mountaineers and the Florida Gators. He would spend time with the Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles.
He only played two games in the NFL – both with the Panthers during his rookie season.
Grier had 228 passing yards and four interceptions in his career.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Will Grier walks off the field after a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (Brian Fluharty/USA TODAY Sports)
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The Panthers now have three quarterbacks going into camp, including Pickett, Bryce Young and Haynes King.
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