Panthers QB Will Grier retires
Panthers quarterback Will Grier has announced his retirement from the NFL at age 31.
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Will Grier, a quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, has retired from professional football at 31 years old. The move was described by Cleveland.com as sudden.
Coverage from the Carolina Panthers, NBC Sports, and the Dallas Cowboys official site confirms the retirement. Yahoo Sports further reports that Grier could potentially join the Dallas Cowboys in a coaching capacity.
Future developments involve whether Grier will transition into the reported coaching role with the Cowboys.
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Quick answers
How old is Will Grier at the time of his retirement?
He is 31 years old.
Which team did Grier play for?
He played for the Carolina Panthers and previously played for the Dallas Cowboys.
Is there a reported next step for Grier's career?
According to Yahoo Sports, he could join the Dallas Cowboys as a coach.
Coverage (7)
- Carolina Panthers quarterback retires a week before training camp begins Charlotte Observer · 2h ago
- Veteran NFL Quarterback Will Grier Announces His Retirement at 31 Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Quarterback Will Grier retires Carolina Panthers · 5h ago
- Retired Panthers QB could join Cowboys as coach Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Past/Present: Former Cowboys QB Will Grier retires at 31 Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys · 5h ago
- NFL quarterback retires suddenly at 31 Cleveland.com · 5h ago
- Panthers QB Will Grier retires NBC Sports · 5h ago
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