Will Grier, Ex-cowboys QB, Calls it Quits at Age 31

WHO:

DallasCowboys.com - Will Grier, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback

Heavy NFL - Will Grier, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback

WHAT:

Fox News - Grier reportedly received a coaching opportunity with the Dallas Cowboys but decided to walk away from the game altogether.

Fox News - Grier had 228 passing yards and four interceptions in his career.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier's final preseason game included an emotional performance where he threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns.

Heavy NFL - Grier's retirement announcement was described as somewhat unexpected, occurring just weeks before training camps begin.

Heavy NFL - Grier's retirement announcement was described as somewhat unexpected, occurring just weeks before training camps begin.

Heavy NFL - Grier spent two years with the Cowboys from 2024 through the 2025 season as the third-string quarterback before signing with the Panthers in April.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier was traded for Trey Lance in August of 2023, which left the Cowboys with four quarterbacks on the roster.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier stated on Instagram, "Retired today," accompanied by a salute emoji.

DallasCowboys.com - Will Grier has retired from the NFL at the age of 31.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier was a third-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2019.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier had two stints with the Cowboys during his seven-year career.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns in his final preseason game.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier signed with the Panthers in April after spending time with the Bengals, Patriots, Chargers, and Eagles.

WHERE:

DallasCowboys.com - Grier's retirement announcement was made by the Panthers.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier played for the Cowboys in Frisco, Texas.

WHEN:

DallasCowboys.com - Grier was drafted in 2019.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier first joined the Cowboys in September 2021.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier re-joined the Cowboys in 2024 and spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with them.

DallasCowboys.com - Grier signed with the Panthers in April.

WHY:

Fox News - Dak Prescott shared a message on Instagram stating, "Never retired, just switching lanes. Congrats my brother."

DallasCowboys.com - Grier stated, "I think my play speaks for itself. I'm a team-first guy…at the end of the day it's a numbers thing. It's just part of the job I signed up for."

DallasCowboys.com - Grier expressed that it is "hard, it's tough, because you get close to people," but reassured that "I'm going to be just fine. Everybody is going to be fine."

DallasCowboys.com - Grier stated, "at the end of the day it's a numbers thing. It's just part of the job I signed up for."

HOW:

DallasCowboys.com - Grier was claimed off waivers by the Cowboys in September 2021.

Grier has reportedly turned down a coaching opportunity with the Dallas Cowboys and decided to step away from the game entirely. During his career, he recorded 228 passing yards and four interceptions. In a show of support, Dak Prescott took to Instagram to congratulate him, saying, "Never retired, just switching lanes. Congrats my brother."