Cowboys Welcome Former QB Grier to Coaching Team
WHO:
dallascowboys.com - Will Grier is 31 years old.
dallascowboys.com - Will Grier has joined the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff as an offensive assistant.
dallascowboys.com - Grier previously played for the Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles.
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - Will Grier made a career decision after an 85-day comeback attempt with the Panthers before returning to the Cowboys.
Heavy NFL - The Cowboys expressed interest in hiring Will Grier as a coach in the spring prior to his brief return to the Panthers.
dallascowboys.com - Grier was drafted by Carolina in the third round in 2019.
dallascowboys.com - Grier will begin his coaching duties with the Cowboys next week with the start of training camp.
Heavy NFL - The Dallas Cowboys have added Will Grier to their offensive coaching staff following his retirement from playing.
WHERE:
dallascowboys.com - Grier will be working with the Dallas Cowboys, based in Arlington, Texas.
WHEN:
dallascowboys.com - Grier will start his coaching duties next week with the start of training camp.
WHY:
dallascowboys.com - Grier decided to retire after spending the offseason with the Panthers in an attempt to make the roster.
HOW:
dallascowboys.com - Grier has had two different stints with the Cowboys, playing mostly in the preseason and spending time on the practice squad over the last seven years.
dallascowboys.com - Grier will reunite with Brian Schottenheimer and Dak Prescott to help the offense.
Will Grier has made a significant career decision after an 85-day comeback attempt with the Panthers, as he returns to the Cowboys. The Cowboys had previously shown interest in hiring Grier as a coach during the spring, before his short stint back with the Panthers. Now, Grier is set to continue his journey with the Cowboys in a new capacity.