Panthers QB Will Grier retires, team announces

Carolina took him in the third round back in 2019

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 151 min read

Panthers QB Will Grier, a 2019 third-round pick, is retiring, per the team. Via @jjones9 on X

What happened: Will Grier is retiring from the NFL, the Carolina Panthers announced. Grier joined the Panthers as a third-round pick in the 2019 draft.

Why it matters: His retirement closes out a seven-year run in Carolina's quarterback room since he entered the league in 2019. The move clears another name off the Panthers' depth chart heading into the 2026 offseason.

What to watch: The Panthers' quarterback depth chart moving into training camp is worth tracking now that Grier is off it.

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@jjones9 2026-07-15T21:20:19.939387+00:00

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