Source: Ex-Cowboys QB Will Grier Returns as Offensive Assistant
Grier joins Dallas's coaching staff roughly a week after the Panthers placed him on the reserve/retired list, reuniting him with Dak Prescott and coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Retired quarterback Will Grier is joining the Dallas Cowboys' coaching staff as an offensive assistant, according to a source, beginning his duties next week with the start of training camp. The move comes just days after the Carolina Panthers placed him on the reserve/retired list on July 15.
What is Grier's history with the Cowboys?
Grier played for Dallas from 2021 to 2022 and again from 2024 to 2025, giving him deep familiarity with the organization he's now rejoining in a coaching capacity. During his time as a backup, he grew close with starting quarterback Dak Prescott, a relationship the team believes will help ease his transition into the coaching staff.
Why do the Cowboys think he'll succeed as a coach?
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he believes Grier can have a productive coaching career because of his offensive mind, a trait that stood out even during his playing days as a backup. Moving directly from a playing career to a staff role with the same franchise is relatively uncommon, but Grier's existing rapport with the quarterback room gives him a head start.
What's his timeline?
Grier is set to begin his new role next week as Dallas opens training camp, transitioning almost immediately from a just-completed retirement to a full-time coaching assignment. No specific title beyond "offensive assistant" has been detailed publicly.
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- ESPN: Source: Ex-Cowboys QB Will Grier returns as offensive assistant
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