# NFL Quarterback Will Grier Retires at Age 31

Will Grier, a backup NFL quarterback who played for several teams including the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys, has announced his retirement at 31. Grier, a former third-round draft pick, never became a full-time starter. His retirement marks the end of a journeyman career.

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- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nfl-quarterback-will-grier-retires-31) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:39:04 -0400