Will Grier is returning to his original NFL team in time for offseason practices. A deal with the Panthers has been worked out, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The news is now official, per a team announcement.
Grier entered the league as a third-round pick for Carolina. His only two regular-season appearances to date were both starts, and they came about during his rookie season. Grier has since bounced around the league, seeing time in several organizations in a depth capacity.
The 31-year-old inked a futures contract with the Cowboys in February, but he was cut one month later. Grier remained a free agent until today, with teams sorting out their depth charts in advance of spring work (not to mention the draft). The West Virginia product is now in position to serve as Carolina’s third-string passer for the time being.
The Panthers will once again be led by Bryce Young under center in 2026. The former No. 1 pick had veteran Andy Dalton alongside him for each of his first three seasons in the NFL, but Carolina sought out a change at the QB2 spot. That resulted in Kenny Pickett being added on the open market and Dalton being traded to the Eagles. Young and Pickett will lead the way as the Panthers aim to build off their playoff appearance in 2025.
Carolina entered Monday near the bottom of the league in cap space. This Grier addition will no doubt come about on a deal worth the league minimum, however. The Panthers will turn their attention to the upcoming draft and focus on signing their incoming rookie class over the near future.
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