Will Grier is a veteran journeyman quarterback who signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2026 for a second stint with the team.
Will Grier was a prolific college passer at West Virginia before a winding professional path that has kept him on rosters as a depth quarterback. Carolina, which originally drafted him, brought him back on a free-agent deal in April 2026. He projects as a veteran backup option behind the Panthers' top quarterbacks.
Path to the league
Grier began his college career at Florida before transferring to West Virginia, where he put up big numbers as a starter. The Carolina Panthers selected him in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has since bounced around the league as a backup and practice-squad arm.
Career highlights
Grier earned recognition as one of the more productive passers in West Virginia history and was a draftable prospect coming out of the Big 12. In the NFL he has carved out a role as a developmental and emergency quarterback option. He returned to Carolina in 2026 after his original tenure with the franchise.
2025 season
Grier spent the entire 2025 season on the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. In April 2026 he signed with the Panthers, giving Carolina another option behind Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett heading into 2026, per the team and Pro Football Rumors.
Sources
- Pro Football Rumors: Panthers Sign QB Will Grier
- ESPN: Will Grier player page
Statistics
2025 season and career▶Passing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CMP | ATT | YDS | TD | INT | RTG | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | panthers | 2 | 28 | 52 | 228 | 0 | 4 | 33.2 | 2.8 |
▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | panthers | 2 | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 0 | 11 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Quarterback
- Group
- offense
- College
- West Virginia
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC, USA
- Age
- 31
- Status
- active
